How far is Golfito from Panama City?
The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Golfito (GLF) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.
Tocumen International Airport – Golfito Airport
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Distance from Panama City to Golfito
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Panama City to Golfito. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 261.220 miles
- 420.393 kilometers
- 226.994 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- 260.928 miles
- 419.923 kilometers
- 226.740 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 Panama City to Golfito?
The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Golfito Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Panama City and Golfito?
The time difference between Panama City and Golfito is 1 hour. Golfito is 1 hour behind Panama City.
Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Golfito Airport (GLF)
On average, flying from Panama City to Golfito generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Golfito
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Golfito Airport (GLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Tocumen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Panama City |
| Country: | Panama  |
| IATA Code: | PTY |
| ICAO Code: | MPTO |
| Coordinates: | 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W |
| Destination | Golfito Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golfito |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | GLF |
| ICAO Code: | MRGF |
| Coordinates: | 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W |