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How far is Tarija from Mérida?

The distance between Mérida (Alberto Carnevalli Airport) and Tarija (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) is 2117 miles / 3408 kilometers / 1840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mérida (MRD) to Tarija (TJA) is 3735 miles / 6011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 29 minutes.

Alberto Carnevalli Airport – Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

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Distance from Mérida to Tarija

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2117.355 miles
  • 3407.553 kilometers
  • 1839.931 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
  • 2127.907 miles
  • 3424.535 kilometers
  • 1849.101 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 Tarija?

The estimated flight time from Alberto Carnevalli Airport to Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mérida and Tarija?

There is no time difference between Mérida and Tarija.

Flight carbon footprint between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA)

On average, flying from Mérida to Tarija generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Tarija

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).

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 Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
City: Tarija
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: TJA
ICAO Code: SLTJ
Coordinates: 21°33′20″S, 64°42′4″W