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How far is Bucaramanga from Mérida?

The distance between Mérida (Alberto Carnevalli Airport) and Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) is 171 miles / 275 kilometers / 149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mérida (MRD) to Bucaramanga (BGA) is 288 miles / 463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 49 minutes.

Alberto Carnevalli Airport – Palonegro International Airport

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Distance from Mérida to Bucaramanga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mérida to Bucaramanga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 170.988 miles
  • 275.178 kilometers
  • 148.584 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
  • 171.173 miles
  • 275.476 kilometers
  • 148.745 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 Mérida to Bucaramanga?

The estimated flight time from Alberto Carnevalli Airport to Palonegro International Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA)

On average, flying from Mérida to Bucaramanga generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mérida to Bucaramanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA).

Airport information

Origin Alberto Carnevalli Airport
City: Mérida
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: MRD
ICAO Code: SVMD
Coordinates: 8°34′55″N, 71°9′39″W
Destination Palonegro International Airport
City: Bucaramanga
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BGA
ICAO Code: SKBG
Coordinates: 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W