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How far is Popayán from Rio Branco?

The distance between Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 1038 miles / 1670 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Branco (RBR) to Popayán (PPN) is 2845 miles / 4578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 14 minutes.

Rio Branco International Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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Distance from Rio Branco to Popayán

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio Branco to Popayán. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1037.878 miles
  • 1670.303 kilometers
  • 901.891 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
  • 1041.309 miles
  • 1675.825 kilometers
  • 904.873 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 Rio Branco to Popayán?

The estimated flight time from Rio Branco International Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio Branco and Popayán?

There is no time difference between Rio Branco and Popayán.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)

On average, flying from Rio Branco to Popayán generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio Branco to Popayán

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).

Airport information

Origin Rio Branco International Airport
City: Rio Branco
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RBR
ICAO Code: SBRB
Coordinates: 9°52′7″S, 67°53′53″W
Destination Guillermo León Valencia Airport
City: Popayán
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: PPN
ICAO Code: SKPP
Coordinates: 2°27′15″N, 76°36′33″W