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How far is Bucaramanga from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) is 2507 miles / 4034 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fortaleza (FOR) to Bucaramanga (BGA) is 4746 miles / 7638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 25 minutes.

Fortaleza Airport – Palonegro International Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to Bucaramanga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fortaleza to Bucaramanga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2506.794 miles
  • 4034.294 kilometers
  • 2178.344 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
  • 2505.466 miles
  • 4032.156 kilometers
  • 2177.190 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 Fortaleza to Bucaramanga?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to Palonegro International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to Bucaramanga generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fortaleza to Bucaramanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA).

Airport information

Origin Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W
Destination Palonegro International Airport
City: Bucaramanga
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BGA
ICAO Code: SKBG
Coordinates: 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W