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How far is Popayán from Salvador?

The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 2833 miles / 4559 kilometers / 2462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salvador (SSA) to Popayán (PPN) is 5074 miles / 8166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 40 minutes.

Salvador International Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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Distance from Salvador to Popayán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2832.883 miles
  • 4559.083 kilometers
  • 2461.708 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
  • 2832.202 miles
  • 4557.987 kilometers
  • 2461.116 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 Popayán?

The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Salvador to Popayán generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 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 Popayán

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

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 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