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How far is Bocas Del Toro from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Bocas Del Toro (Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Bocas Del Toro (BOC) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 8 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Bocas Del Toro

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to Bocas Del Toro. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 540.630 miles
  • 870.060 kilometers
  • 469.795 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
  • 540.907 miles
  • 870.505 kilometers
  • 470.035 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 San Salvador to Bocas Del Toro?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport (BOC)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Bocas Del Toro generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Bocas Del Toro

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport (BOC).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Bocas del Toro 'Isla Colón' International Airport
City: Bocas Del Toro
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: BOC
ICAO Code: MPBO
Coordinates: 9°20′27″N, 82°15′2″W