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Distance from Buenos Aires to Maracaibo

Straight line

5,203 km
3,233 mi · 2,809 NM

By road

7,867 km
4,888 mi

Travel time

106 h 47 min
flight ≈ 7 h

Direction

NNW 342°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Maracaibo?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Maracaibo (Venezuela) are very far apart: 5,203 km in a straight line, that is 3,233 miles or 2,809 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Maracaibo is 7,867 km (4,888 miles), about 106 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Buenos Aires, Maracaibo lies to the north (initial bearing 342°). The route crosses from Argentina into Venezuela. The halfway point is at -12.0506°, -65.5828°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h (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 Buenos Aires from Maracaibo?

By road it is 7,867 km (4,888 miles) from Buenos Aires to Maracaibo; in a straight line it is 5,203 km (3,233 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Maracaibo?

About 106 h 47 min on the fastest route (7,867 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maracaibo from Buenos Aires?

Maracaibo is to the north of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 342°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Maracaibo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 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.