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How far is Maripasoula from Grand Bourg?

The distance between Grand Bourg (Marie-Galante Airport) and Maripasoula (Maripasoula Airport) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

Marie-Galante Airport – Maripasoula Airport

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Distance from Grand Bourg to Maripasoula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Bourg to Maripasoula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.894 miles
  • 1565.722 kilometers
  • 845.422 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
  • 976.422 miles
  • 1571.399 kilometers
  • 848.487 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 Grand Bourg to Maripasoula?

The estimated flight time from Marie-Galante Airport to Maripasoula Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ) and Maripasoula Airport (MPY)

On average, flying from Grand Bourg to Maripasoula generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grand Bourg to Maripasoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ) and Maripasoula Airport (MPY).

Airport information

Origin Marie-Galante Airport
City: Grand Bourg
Country: Guadeloupe Flag of Guadeloupe
IATA Code: GBJ
ICAO Code: TFFM
Coordinates: 15°52′7″N, 61°16′12″W
Destination Maripasoula Airport
City: Maripasoula
Country: French Guiana Flag of French Guiana
IATA Code: MPY
ICAO Code: SOOA
Coordinates: 3°39′27″N, 54°2′13″W