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How far is Balmaceda from Calama?

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

The driving distance from Calama (CJC) to Balmaceda (BBA) is 2192 miles / 3528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 12 minutes.

El Loa Airport – Balmaceda Airport

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Distance from Calama to Balmaceda

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calama to Balmaceda. 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 Calama to Balmaceda?

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

What is the time difference between Calama and Balmaceda?

There is no time difference between Calama and Balmaceda.

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

On average, flying from Calama to Balmaceda 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 Calama to Balmaceda

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Balmaceda Airport
City: Balmaceda
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: BBA
ICAO Code: SCBA
Coordinates: 45°54′57″S, 71°41′22″W