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How far is San Jose from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Tobías Bolaños International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.281 miles
  • 946.746 kilometers
  • 511.202 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
  • 587.574 miles
  • 945.608 kilometers
  • 510.588 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Tobías Bolaños International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ)

On average, flying from Cartagena to San Jose generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).

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 Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″W