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How far is Bucaramanga from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) is 2888 miles / 4647 kilometers / 2509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bucaramanga (BGA) is 5009 miles / 8061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 50 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Palonegro International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Bucaramanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2887.663 miles
  • 4647.243 kilometers
  • 2509.310 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
  • 2893.540 miles
  • 4656.701 kilometers
  • 2514.417 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 Rio De Janeiro to Bucaramanga?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Palonegro International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bucaramanga generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Bucaramanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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