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How far is Nazca from Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) and Nazca (Maria Reiche Neuman Airport) is 1698 miles / 2732 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Nazca (NZC) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Santa Maria Airport – Maria Reiche Neuman Airport

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1698
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Distance from Santa Maria to Nazca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1697.682 miles
  • 2732.155 kilometers
  • 1475.246 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
  • 1698.489 miles
  • 2733.453 kilometers
  • 1475.946 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 Nazca?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to Maria Reiche Neuman Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Nazca generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 424 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 Nazca

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC).

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 Maria Reiche Neuman Airport
City: Nazca
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: NZC
ICAO Code: SPZA
Coordinates: 14°51′14″S, 74°57′41″W