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How far is Popayán from Santa Maria?

The distance between Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 2682 miles / 4316 kilometers / 2330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Maria (RIA) to Popayán (PPN) is 3939 miles / 6340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 44 minutes.

Santa Maria Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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4316
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Distance from Santa Maria to Popayán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2681.657 miles
  • 4315.708 kilometers
  • 2330.296 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
  • 2689.289 miles
  • 4327.991 kilometers
  • 2336.928 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 Popayán?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)

On average, flying from Santa Maria to Popayán generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 654 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 Popayán

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).

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 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