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How far is Alicante from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 4964 miles / 7988 kilometers / 4313 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Alicante

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cartagena to Alicante. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4963.824 miles
  • 7988.500 kilometers
  • 4313.445 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
  • 4959.484 miles
  • 7981.516 kilometers
  • 4309.674 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 Cartagena to Alicante?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Alicante generates about 579 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 579 kilograms equals 1 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W
Destination Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W