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How far is Calama from Balmaceda?

The distance between Balmaceda (Balmaceda Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Balmaceda (BBA) to Calama (CJC) is 2192 miles / 3527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 7 minutes.

Balmaceda Airport – El Loa Airport

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Distance from Balmaceda to Calama

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Balmaceda to Calama. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1621.794 miles
  • 2610.025 kilometers
  • 1409.301 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
  • 1625.573 miles
  • 2616.106 kilometers
  • 1412.584 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 Balmaceda to Calama?

The estimated flight time from Balmaceda Airport to El Loa Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Balmaceda and Calama?

There is no time difference between Balmaceda and Calama.

Flight carbon footprint between Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Balmaceda to Calama generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Balmaceda to Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

Airport information

Origin Balmaceda Airport
City: Balmaceda
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: BBA
ICAO Code: SCBA
Coordinates: 45°54′57″S, 71°41′22″W
Destination El Loa Airport
City: Calama
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CJC
ICAO Code: SCCF
Coordinates: 22°29′53″S, 68°54′12″W