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How far is Buenaventura from Salvador?

The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and Buenaventura (Gerardo Tobar López Airport) is 2894 miles / 4658 kilometers / 2515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salvador (SSA) to Buenaventura (BUN) is 5231 miles / 8419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 16 minutes.

Salvador International Airport – Gerardo Tobar López Airport

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Distance from Salvador to Buenaventura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2894.322 miles
  • 4657.959 kilometers
  • 2515.097 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
  • 2894.001 miles
  • 4657.443 kilometers
  • 2514.818 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 Salvador to Buenaventura?

The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to Gerardo Tobar López Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN)

On average, flying from Salvador to Buenaventura generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salvador to Buenaventura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN).

Airport information

Origin Salvador International Airport
City: Salvador
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SSA
ICAO Code: SBSV
Coordinates: 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W
Destination Gerardo Tobar López Airport
City: Buenaventura
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BUN
ICAO Code: SKBU
Coordinates: 3°49′10″N, 76°59′23″W