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How far is Latacunga from Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) and Latacunga (Cotopaxi International Airport) is 2572 miles / 4139 kilometers / 2235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Latacunga (LTX) is 3521 miles / 5667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 50 minutes.

Santa Maria Airport – Cotopaxi International Airport

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2572
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4139
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2235
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Distance from Santa Maria to Latacunga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2572.120 miles
  • 4139.426 kilometers
  • 2235.111 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
  • 2577.881 miles
  • 4148.697 kilometers
  • 2240.117 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 Latacunga?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to Cotopaxi International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Latacunga generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 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 Latacunga

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

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 Cotopaxi International Airport
City: Latacunga
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: LTX
ICAO Code: SELT
Coordinates: 0°54′24″S, 78°36′56″W