Distance from La Ceiba to San Salvador
How far is it from La Ceiba to San Salvador? About 215 mi in a straight line and 262 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
La Ceiba and San Salvador are about 215 mi (346 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 262 mi (422 km), a drive of about 4 hr 42 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 215 mi / 346 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 262 mi / 422 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 42 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 14.728, -87.990 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
La Ceiba to San Salvador is about 215 mi (346 km) in a straight line, and roughly 262 mi (422 km) by road.