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How far is Riohacha from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 2015 miles / 3242 kilometers / 1751 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from New York to Riohacha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.788 miles
  • 3242.488 kilometers
  • 1750.803 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
  • 2021.872 miles
  • 3253.887 kilometers
  • 1756.959 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 New York to Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from New York to Riohacha generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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