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Distance from Maracaibo to Barranquilla

Straight line

348 km
216 mi · 188 NM

By road

468 km
291 mi

Travel time

5 h 58 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Barranquilla?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Barranquilla (Colombia) 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, Maracaibo to Barranquilla is 468 km (291 miles), about 5 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Maracaibo, Barranquilla lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Venezuela into Colombia. 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 Maracaibo from Barranquilla?

By road it is 468 km (291 miles) from Maracaibo to Barranquilla; in a straight line it is 348 km (216 miles).

How long is the drive from Maracaibo to Barranquilla?

About 5 h 58 min on the fastest route (468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barranquilla from Maracaibo?

Barranquilla is to the west of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Barranquilla?

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.