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How far is Cartagena from Popayán?

The distance between Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Popayán (PPN) to Cartagena (CTG) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 25 minutes.

Guillermo León Valencia Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport

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Distance from Popayán to Cartagena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 554.055 miles
  • 891.665 kilometers
  • 481.460 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
  • 557.018 miles
  • 896.434 kilometers
  • 484.036 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 Popayán to Cartagena?

The estimated flight time from Guillermo León Valencia Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Popayán and Cartagena?

There is no time difference between Popayán and Cartagena.

Flight carbon footprint between Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)

On average, flying from Popayán to Cartagena generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Popayán to Cartagena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

Airport information

Origin Guillermo León Valencia Airport
City: Popayán
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: PPN
ICAO Code: SKPP
Coordinates: 2°27′15″N, 76°36′33″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