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How far is Bucaramanga from Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) and Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) is 2845 miles / 4579 kilometers / 2473 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Bucaramanga (BGA) is 4468 miles / 7191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 40 minutes.

Santa Maria Airport – Palonegro International Airport

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Distance from Santa Maria to Bucaramanga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria to Bucaramanga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2845.334 miles
  • 4579.121 kilometers
  • 2472.528 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
  • 2855.627 miles
  • 4595.686 kilometers
  • 2481.472 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 Santa Maria to Bucaramanga?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to Palonegro International Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Bucaramanga generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Maria to Bucaramanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Airport
City: Santa Maria
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RIA
ICAO Code: SBSM
Coordinates: 29°42′41″S, 53°41′17″W
Destination Palonegro International Airport
City: Bucaramanga
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BGA
ICAO Code: SKBG
Coordinates: 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W