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How far is Cartagena from Lima?

The distance between Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) and Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lima (LIM) to Cartagena (CTG) is 2356 miles / 3791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 27 minutes.

Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport – Rafael Núñez International Airport

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Distance from Lima to Cartagena

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lima to Cartagena. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.587 miles
  • 2490.600 kilometers
  • 1344.816 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
  • 1556.022 miles
  • 2504.175 kilometers
  • 1352.146 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 Lima to Cartagena?

The estimated flight time from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport to Rafael Núñez International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lima and Cartagena?

There is no time difference between Lima and Cartagena.

Flight carbon footprint between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)

On average, flying from Lima to Cartagena generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lima to Cartagena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

Airport information

Origin Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
City: Lima
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: LIM
ICAO Code: SPIM
Coordinates: 12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″W
Destination Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″W