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How far is Riohacha from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Riohacha (RCH) is 4285 miles / 6896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 5 minutes.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Riohacha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2999.415 miles
  • 4827.091 kilometers
  • 2606.421 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
  • 3008.229 miles
  • 4841.276 kilometers
  • 2614.080 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 São Paulo to Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Riohacha generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″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