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How far is La Serena from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and La Serena (La Florida Airport) is 3210 miles / 5166 kilometers / 2789 nautical miles.

El Salvador International Airport – La Florida Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to La Serena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3209.915 miles
  • 5165.858 kilometers
  • 2789.340 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
  • 3223.062 miles
  • 5187.015 kilometers
  • 2800.764 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 La Serena?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to La Florida Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and La Florida Airport (LSC)

On average, flying from San Salvador to La Serena generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Salvador to La Serena

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and La Florida Airport (LSC).

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 La Florida Airport
City: La Serena
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: LSC
ICAO Code: SCSE
Coordinates: 29°54′58″S, 71°11′58″W