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How far is Popayán from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 1138 miles / 1831 kilometers / 989 nautical miles.

El Salvador International Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Popayán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1137.882 miles
  • 1831.244 kilometers
  • 988.793 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
  • 1139.831 miles
  • 1834.380 kilometers
  • 990.486 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 Popayán?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Popayán generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Salvador to Popayán

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).

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 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