In short: from Panama City to David it is about 441.0 km by road, roughly 6 h 55 min by car without traffic; to Colón, 70.9 km and 56 min; to La Chorrera, 38.8 km and 34 min, and to Tocumen airport, 22.0 km and 24 min. The calculator gives the distance and time between twelve key points in the country, by car and on foot when the distance allows.
Distances from Panama City
| Destination | Road distance | By car, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Albrook | 7.2 km | 8 min |
| Tocumen Airport | 22.0 km | 24 min |
| La Chorrera | 38.8 km | 34 min |
| Colón | 70.9 km | 56 min |
| Playa Coronado | 88.9 km | 1 h 24 min |
| Penonomé | 152.1 km | 2 h 24 min |
| Santiago de Veraguas | 250.0 km | 4 h 3 min |
| Chitré | 255.2 km | 4 h 9 min |
| Las Tablas | 284.1 km | 4 h 45 min |
| David | 441.0 km | 6 h 55 min |
| Boquete | 480.4 km | 7 h 40 min |
Key fact: walking only makes sense on short trips. From Panama City to Albrook it is about 6.2 km on foot, around 1 h 22 min; to Tocumen, about 19.5 km and more than 4 hours.
What to keep in mind
- Traffic: times are estimates without traffic. In Panama City, at peak hours, a trip can take twice as long.
- Tolls and corridors: the time assumes the fastest road route, which may include toll corridors.
- Straight-line distance: figures are by road, not as the crow flies.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres is it from Panama City to David?
About 441.0 km by road, with an estimated 6 h 55 min by car without traffic.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City to Colón?
About 56 min by car without traffic, over 70.9 km of road.
How far is Tocumen airport from the city centre?
About 22.0 km by road, around 24 min by car without traffic. At peak hours it can take considerably longer.
Can you walk from one place to another?
Only over short distances, such as from Panama City to Albrook. For long trips the calculator shows that it does not apply.
Related articles and tools
Sources
- OpenStreetMap contributors, road data (ODbL licence).
- Open Source Routing Machine, route calculation.