How far is San Rafael from Copiapo?
The distance between Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Copiapo (CPO) to San Rafael (AFA) is 782 miles / 1258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 16 minutes.
Desierto de Atacama Airport – San Rafael Airport
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Distance from Copiapo to San Rafael
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Copiapo to San Rafael. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 524.057 miles
- 843.387 kilometers
- 455.393 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- 525.412 miles
- 845.568 kilometers
- 456.570 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 Copiapo to San Rafael?
The estimated flight time from Desierto de Atacama Airport to San Rafael Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Copiapo and San Rafael?
The time difference between Copiapo and San Rafael is 1 hour. San Rafael is 1 hour ahead of Copiapo.
Flight carbon footprint between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)
On average, flying from Copiapo to San Rafael generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Copiapo to San Rafael
See the map of the shortest flight path between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and San Rafael Airport (AFA).
Airport information
| Origin | Desierto de Atacama Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copiapo |
| Country: | Chile  |
| IATA Code: | CPO |
| ICAO Code: | SCAT |
| Coordinates: | 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W |
| Destination | San Rafael Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Rafael |
| Country: | Argentina  |
| IATA Code: | AFA |
| ICAO Code: | SAMR |
| Coordinates: | 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W |