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How far is Fortaleza from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 2952 miles / 4750 kilometers / 2565 nautical miles.

Tocumen International Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2951.683 miles
  • 4750.274 kilometers
  • 2564.943 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
  • 2950.094 miles
  • 4747.717 kilometers
  • 2563.562 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 Panama City to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Panama City to Fortaleza generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Panama City to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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