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How far is Limon from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Limon (Limón International Airport) is 474 miles / 762 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Limon (LIO) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 52 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Limón International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Limon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 473.624 miles
  • 762.223 kilometers
  • 411.568 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
  • 473.812 miles
  • 762.526 kilometers
  • 411.731 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 Limon?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Limón International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and Limon?

There is no time difference between San Salvador and Limon.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Limón International Airport (LIO)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Limon generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Limon

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Limón International Airport (LIO).

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 Limón International Airport
City: Limon
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: LIO
ICAO Code: MRLM
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 83°1′19″W