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How far is Riohacha from Caracas?

The distance between Caracas (Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 408 miles / 656 kilometers / 354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caracas (CCS) to Riohacha (RCH) is 567 miles / 912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 56 minutes.

Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from Caracas to Riohacha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Caracas to Riohacha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 407.928 miles
  • 656.496 kilometers
  • 354.479 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 407.486 miles
  • 655.785 kilometers
  • 354.095 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Caracas to Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from Caracas to Riohacha generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Caracas to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

Airport information

Origin Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport
City: Caracas
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: CCS
ICAO Code: SVMI
Coordinates: 10°36′11″N, 66°59′26″W
Destination Almirante Padilla Airport
City: Riohacha
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: RCH
ICAO Code: SKRH
Coordinates: 11°31′34″N, 72°55′33″W