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How far is Copiapo from Arica?

The distance between Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers / 534 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arica (ARI) to Copiapo (CPO) is 768 miles / 1236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 32 minutes.

Chacalluta International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Arica to Copiapo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arica to Copiapo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 613.946 miles
  • 988.050 kilometers
  • 533.505 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 616.446 miles
  • 992.073 kilometers
  • 535.677 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Arica to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Chacalluta International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arica and Copiapo?

There is no time difference between Arica and Copiapo.

Flight carbon footprint between Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Arica to Copiapo generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arica to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chacalluta International Airport (ARI) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Chacalluta International Airport
City: Arica
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ARI
ICAO Code: SCAR
Coordinates: 18°20′54″S, 70°20′19″W
Destination Desierto de Atacama Airport
City: Copiapo
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CPO
ICAO Code: SCAT
Coordinates: 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W