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How far is Bluefields from Managua?

The distance between Managua (Augusto C. Sandino International Airport) and Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) is 162 miles / 261 kilometers / 141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Managua (MGA) to Bluefields (BEF) is 231 miles / 372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 51 minutes.

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport – Bluefields Airport

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Distance from Managua to Bluefields

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Managua to Bluefields. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 162.296 miles
  • 261.190 kilometers
  • 141.031 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
  • 162.095 miles
  • 260.867 kilometers
  • 140.857 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 Managua to Bluefields?

The estimated flight time from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport to Bluefields Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Managua and Bluefields?

There is no time difference between Managua and Bluefields.

Flight carbon footprint between Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) and Bluefields Airport (BEF)

On average, flying from Managua to Bluefields generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Managua to Bluefields

See the map of the shortest flight path between Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) and Bluefields Airport (BEF).

Airport information

Origin Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
City: Managua
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: MGA
ICAO Code: MNMG
Coordinates: 12°8′29″N, 86°10′5″W
Destination Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″W