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How far is Popayán from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 2667 miles / 4292 kilometers / 2317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fortaleza (FOR) to Popayán (PPN) is 5600 miles / 9013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 20 minutes.

Fortaleza Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to Popayán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2666.897 miles
  • 4291.954 kilometers
  • 2317.470 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
  • 2664.370 miles
  • 4287.888 kilometers
  • 2315.274 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 Popayán?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to Popayán generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 650 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 Popayán

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).

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 Guillermo León Valencia Airport
City: Popayán
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: PPN
ICAO Code: SKPP
Coordinates: 2°27′15″N, 76°36′33″W