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How far is La Ceiba from Salvador?

The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and La Ceiba (Golosón International Airport) is 3860 miles / 6212 kilometers / 3354 nautical miles.

Salvador International Airport – Golosón International Airport

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Distance from Salvador to La Ceiba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3860.159 miles
  • 6212.324 kilometers
  • 3354.387 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
  • 3862.207 miles
  • 6215.620 kilometers
  • 3356.167 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 La Ceiba?

The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to Golosón International Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Golosón International Airport (LCE)

On average, flying from Salvador to La Ceiba generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salvador to La Ceiba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Golosón International Airport (LCE).

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 Golosón International Airport
City: La Ceiba
Country: Honduras Flag of Honduras
IATA Code: LCE
ICAO Code: MHLC
Coordinates: 15°44′33″N, 86°51′10″W