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How far is El Salvador from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and El Salvador (Ricardo García Posada Airport) is 3025 miles / 4869 kilometers / 2629 nautical miles.

El Salvador International Airport – Ricardo García Posada Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to El Salvador

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to El Salvador. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3025.198 miles
  • 4868.584 kilometers
  • 2628.825 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
  • 3037.087 miles
  • 4887.717 kilometers
  • 2639.156 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 San Salvador to El Salvador?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Ricardo García Posada Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR)

On average, flying from San Salvador to El Salvador generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Salvador to El Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Ricardo García Posada Airport
City: El Salvador
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ESR
ICAO Code: SCES
Coordinates: 26°18′39″S, 69°45′54″W