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How far is Cartagena from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 3047 miles / 4904 kilometers / 2648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Cartagena (CTG) is 5122 miles / 8243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 45 minutes.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Cartagena

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Cartagena. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3046.925 miles
  • 4903.551 kilometers
  • 2647.706 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
  • 3054.617 miles
  • 4915.929 kilometers
  • 2654.389 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 São Paulo to Cartagena?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Cartagena generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Cartagena

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W