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How far is Managua from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Managua (Augusto C. Sandino International Airport) is 214 miles / 345 kilometers / 186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Managua (MGA) is 313 miles / 503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 31 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Augusto C. Sandino International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Managua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 214.303 miles
  • 344.887 kilometers
  • 186.224 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
  • 214.267 miles
  • 344.829 kilometers
  • 186.193 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 Managua?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and Managua?

There is no time difference between San Salvador and Managua.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Managua generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 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 Managua

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA).

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 Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
City: Managua
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: MGA
ICAO Code: MNMG
Coordinates: 12°8′29″N, 86°10′5″W

Airlines flying from San Salvador (SAL) to Managua (MGA)

Avianca El Salvador
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