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How far is Cartagena from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 939 miles / 1512 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.

El Salvador International Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Cartagena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 939.299 miles
  • 1511.656 kilometers
  • 816.229 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
  • 938.407 miles
  • 1510.219 kilometers
  • 815.453 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 Cartagena?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Cartagena generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Salvador to Cartagena

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

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 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