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How far is Riohacha from Canaima?

The distance between Canaima (Canaima Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 778 miles / 1253 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canaima (CAJ) to Riohacha (RCH) is 1017 miles / 1636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 23 minutes.

Canaima Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from Canaima to Riohacha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canaima to Riohacha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 778.355 miles
  • 1252.642 kilometers
  • 676.372 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
  • 778.541 miles
  • 1252.941 kilometers
  • 676.534 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 Canaima to Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from Canaima Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canaima Airport (CAJ) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from Canaima to Riohacha generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Canaima to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canaima Airport (CAJ) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

Airport information

Origin Canaima Airport
City: Canaima
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: CAJ
ICAO Code: SVCN
Coordinates: 6°13′55″N, 62°51′15″W
Destination Almirante Padilla Airport
City: Riohacha
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: RCH
ICAO Code: SKRH
Coordinates: 11°31′34″N, 72°55′33″W