Distance from Punta Cana to Colón
Punta Cana → Colón
5,754 km
≈ 3,575 miles · 3,107 nautical miles
Punta CanaColón
7 h 39 min
Flight (if direct)
3 d 11 h
Driving time (est.)
south
Direction (169°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
The straight-line distance from Punta Cana to Colón is 5,754 km (3,575 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 7 h 39 min.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 5,754 km / 3,575 mi / 3,107 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 7,480 km / 4,648 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 7 h 39 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 3 d 11 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 169° — south |
| Geographic midpoint | Near El Caney, Cuba |
| Time difference | Colón is +1 h (UTC-04:00 → UTC-03:00) |
| Punta Cana coordinates | 18.5818, -68.4043 |
| Colón coordinates | -32.2231, -58.1443 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Punta Cana and Colón — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colón from Punta Cana?
Colón is 5,754 km (3,575 miles) from Punta Cana measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 7,480 km (4,648 mi).
How long is the flight from Punta Cana to Colón?
If a direct flight operates between Punta Cana and Colón, it would take approximately 7 h 39 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 Colón?
Colón has 1 hour ahead of Punta Cana. Punta Cana uses UTC-04:00 and Colón uses UTC-03:00.
What is the halfway point between Punta Cana and Colón?
The geographic midpoint between Punta Cana and Colón is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 2,877 km from each city.
In which direction is Colón from Punta Cana?
Colón lies to the south of Punta Cana, at an initial bearing of 169°.