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How far is Riohacha from Willemstad?

The distance between Willemstad (Curaçao International Airport) and Riohacha (Almirante Padilla Airport) is 272 miles / 438 kilometers / 237 nautical miles.

Curaçao International Airport – Almirante Padilla Airport

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Distance from Willemstad to Riohacha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Willemstad to Riohacha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 272.361 miles
  • 438.323 kilometers
  • 236.675 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
  • 272.067 miles
  • 437.850 kilometers
  • 236.420 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 Willemstad to Riohacha?

The estimated flight time from Curaçao International Airport to Almirante Padilla Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Curaçao International Airport (CUR) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)

On average, flying from Willemstad to Riohacha generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Willemstad to Riohacha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Curaçao International Airport (CUR) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH).

Airport information

Origin Curaçao International Airport
City: Willemstad
Country: Netherlands Antilles Flag of Netherlands Antilles
IATA Code: CUR
ICAO Code: TNCC
Coordinates: 12°11′20″N, 68°57′35″W
Destination Almirante Padilla Airport
City: Riohacha
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: RCH
ICAO Code: SKRH
Coordinates: 11°31′34″N, 72°55′33″W