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How far is Fortaleza from Mérida?

The distance between Mérida (Alberto Carnevalli Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mérida (MRD) to Fortaleza (FOR) is 4488 miles / 7223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 9 minutes.

Alberto Carnevalli Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from Mérida to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2405.383 miles
  • 3871.088 kilometers
  • 2090.220 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
  • 2404.662 miles
  • 3869.928 kilometers
  • 2089.594 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 Mérida to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Alberto Carnevalli Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Mérida to Fortaleza generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mérida to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin Alberto Carnevalli Airport
City: Mérida
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: MRD
ICAO Code: SVMD
Coordinates: 8°34′55″N, 71°9′39″W
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W