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Distance from Barranquilla to Maracaibo

Straight line

348 km
216 mi · 188 NM

By road

469 km
292 mi

Travel time

5 h 59 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

E 95°
initial bearing

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How far is Barranquilla from Maracaibo?

Barranquilla (Colombia) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are a medium distance apart: 348 km in a straight line, that is 216 miles or 188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Barranquilla to Maracaibo is 469 km (292 miles), about 5 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Barranquilla, Maracaibo lies to the east (initial bearing 95°). The route crosses from Colombia into Venezuela. The halfway point is at 10.8216°, -73.1961°.

A direct flight would take about 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Barranquilla from Maracaibo?

By road it is 469 km (292 miles) from Barranquilla to Maracaibo; in a straight line it is 348 km (216 miles).

How long is the drive from Barranquilla to Maracaibo?

About 5 h 59 min on the fastest route (469 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Barranquilla?

Maracaibo is to the east of Barranquilla, at an initial bearing of 95°.

How long is the flight from Barranquilla to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 56 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.