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How far is Balmaceda from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Balmaceda (Balmaceda Airport) is 3886 miles / 6253 kilometers / 3377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartagena (CTG) to Balmaceda (BBA) is 5645 miles / 9084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 40 minutes.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Balmaceda Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Balmaceda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3885.608 miles
  • 6253.280 kilometers
  • 3376.501 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
  • 3901.239 miles
  • 6278.435 kilometers
  • 3390.084 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 Balmaceda?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Balmaceda Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Balmaceda generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 975 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartagena to Balmaceda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA).

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 Balmaceda Airport
City: Balmaceda
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: BBA
ICAO Code: SCBA
Coordinates: 45°54′57″S, 71°41′22″W