Distance from Punta Cana to Bluefields
Punta Cana → Bluefields
1,801 km
≈ 1,119 miles · 972 nautical miles
Punta CanaBluefields
2 h 44 min
Flight (if direct)
1 d 2 h
Driving time (est.)
west-southwest
Direction (248°)
-2 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Punta Cana to Bluefields is 1,801 km (1,119 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 2 h 44 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,801 km / 1,119 mi / 972 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 2,341 km / 1,455 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 44 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 d 2 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 248° — west-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Antigo, United States |
| Time difference | Bluefields is -2 h (UTC-04:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Punta Cana coordinates | 18.5818, -68.4043 |
| Bluefields coordinates | 12.0137, -83.7635 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Punta Cana and Bluefields — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bluefields from Punta Cana?
Bluefields is 1,801 km (1,119 miles) from Punta Cana measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 2,341 km (1,455 mi).
How long is the flight from Punta Cana to Bluefields?
If a direct flight operates between Punta Cana and Bluefields, it would take approximately 2 h 44 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Punta Cana and Bluefields?
Bluefields has 2 hours behind Punta Cana. Punta Cana uses UTC-04:00 and Bluefields uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Punta Cana and Bluefields?
The geographic midpoint between Punta Cana and Bluefields is near Antigo, United States, roughly 900 km from each city.
In which direction is Bluefields from Punta Cana?
Bluefields lies to the west-southwest of Punta Cana, at an initial bearing of 248°.