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How far is Changuinola from Puerto Cabezas?

The distance between Puerto Cabezas (Puerto Cabezas Airport) and Changuinola (Changuinola 'Capitán Manuel Niño' International Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Changuinola (CHX) is 651 miles / 1047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.

Puerto Cabezas Airport – Changuinola 'Capitán Manuel Niño' International Airport

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Distance from Puerto Cabezas to Changuinola

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Puerto Cabezas to Changuinola. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.855 miles
  • 516.366 kilometers
  • 278.815 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
  • 322.451 miles
  • 518.934 kilometers
  • 280.202 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 Puerto Cabezas to Changuinola?

The estimated flight time from Puerto Cabezas Airport to Changuinola 'Capitán Manuel Niño' International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and Changuinola 'Capitán Manuel Niño' International Airport (CHX)

On average, flying from Puerto Cabezas to Changuinola generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Puerto Cabezas to Changuinola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and Changuinola 'Capitán Manuel Niño' International Airport (CHX).

Airport information

Origin Puerto Cabezas Airport
City: Puerto Cabezas
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: PUZ
ICAO Code: MNPC
Coordinates: 14°2′49″N, 83°23′12″W
Destination Changuinola 'Capitán Manuel Niño' International Airport
City: Changuinola
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: CHX
ICAO Code: MPCH
Coordinates: 9°27′31″N, 82°31′0″W