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How far is Galapagos from Tulcán?

The distance between Tulcán (Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport) and Galapagos (Seymour Airport) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport – Seymour Airport

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Distance from Tulcán to Galapagos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tulcán to Galapagos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.936 miles
  • 1404.855 kilometers
  • 758.561 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
  • 872.019 miles
  • 1403.378 kilometers
  • 757.764 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 Tulcán to Galapagos?

The estimated flight time from Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport to Seymour Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) and Seymour Airport (GPS)

On average, flying from Tulcán to Galapagos generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tulcán to Galapagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) and Seymour Airport (GPS).

Airport information

Origin Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
City: Tulcán
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: TUA
ICAO Code: SETU
Coordinates: 0°48′34″N, 77°42′29″W
Destination Seymour Airport
City: Galapagos
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: GPS
ICAO Code: SEGS
Coordinates: 0°27′13″S, 90°15′57″W