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How far is Manizales from Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) and Manizales (La Nubia Airport) is 2792 miles / 4493 kilometers / 2426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Manizales (MZL) is 4303 miles / 6925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 49 minutes.

Santa Maria Airport – La Nubia Airport

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2792
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Distance from Santa Maria to Manizales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2791.821 miles
  • 4493.000 kilometers
  • 2426.026 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
  • 2800.788 miles
  • 4507.431 kilometers
  • 2433.818 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 Manizales?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to La Nubia Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and La Nubia Airport (MZL)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Manizales generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 682 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 Manizales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and La Nubia Airport (MZL).

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 La Nubia Airport
City: Manizales
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: MZL
ICAO Code: SKMZ
Coordinates: 5°1′46″N, 75°27′52″W