How far is Cartagena from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers / 2659 nautical miles.
San Diego International Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Cartagena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Cartagena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3060.141 miles
- 4924.820 kilometers
- 2659.190 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- 3059.707 miles
- 4924.121 kilometers
- 2658.813 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 Diego to Cartagena?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Cartagena?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)
On average, flying from San Diego to Cartagena generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Diego to Cartagena
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Rafael Núñez International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cartagena |
| Country: | Colombia  |
| IATA Code: | CTG |
| ICAO Code: | SKCG |
| Coordinates: | 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W |