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How far is San Rafael from Bucaramanga?

The distance between Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 2886 miles / 4644 kilometers / 2508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucaramanga (BGA) to San Rafael (AFA) is 4318 miles / 6949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 43 minutes.

Palonegro International Airport – San Rafael Airport

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Distance from Bucaramanga to San Rafael

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2885.846 miles
  • 4644.319 kilometers
  • 2507.732 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
  • 2899.087 miles
  • 4665.628 kilometers
  • 2519.238 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 Bucaramanga to San Rafael?

The estimated flight time from Palonegro International Airport to San Rafael Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palonegro International Airport (BGA) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)

On average, flying from Bucaramanga to San Rafael generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucaramanga to San Rafael

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palonegro International Airport (BGA) and San Rafael Airport (AFA).

Airport information

Origin Palonegro International Airport
City: Bucaramanga
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BGA
ICAO Code: SKBG
Coordinates: 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W
Destination San Rafael Airport
City: San Rafael
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: AFA
ICAO Code: SAMR
Coordinates: 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W