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How far is Tumbes from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Tumbes (Tumbes Airport) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartagena (CTG) to Tumbes (TBP) is 1624 miles / 2613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Tumbes Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Tumbes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1018.422 miles
  • 1638.991 kilometers
  • 884.985 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
  • 1023.317 miles
  • 1646.870 kilometers
  • 889.239 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 Tumbes?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Tumbes Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cartagena and Tumbes?

There is no time difference between Cartagena and Tumbes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Tumbes Airport (TBP)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Tumbes generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Tumbes

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

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 Tumbes Airport
City: Tumbes
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: TBP
ICAO Code: SPME
Coordinates: 3°33′9″S, 80°22′53″W