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How far is Fortaleza from Natal?

The distance between Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Natal (NAT) to Fortaleza (FOR) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 48 minutes.

Greater Natal International Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from Natal to Fortaleza

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Natal to Fortaleza. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 257.039 miles
  • 413.664 kilometers
  • 223.360 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
  • 257.234 miles
  • 413.977 kilometers
  • 223.530 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 Natal to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Greater Natal International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Natal and Fortaleza?

There is no time difference between Natal and Fortaleza.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Natal to Fortaleza generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Natal to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin Greater Natal International Airport
City: Natal
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: NAT
ICAO Code: SBSG
Coordinates: 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″W
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W

Airlines flying from Natal (NAT) to Fortaleza (FOR)

Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil