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How far is Altenburg from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 5578 miles / 8976 kilometers / 4847 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5577.549 miles
  • 8976.195 kilometers
  • 4846.758 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
  • 5573.377 miles
  • 8969.480 kilometers
  • 4843.132 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Altenburg generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E