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How far is Xalapa from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1550 miles / 2495 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1550.187 miles
  • 2494.784 kilometers
  • 1347.076 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
  • 1549.665 miles
  • 2493.945 kilometers
  • 1346.622 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 Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Xalapa generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

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 El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W