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How far is Rio Turbio from Copiapo?

The distance between Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) and Rio Turbio (Rio Turbio Airport) is 1681 miles / 2706 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Copiapo (CPO) to Rio Turbio (RYO) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 36 minutes.

Desierto de Atacama Airport – Rio Turbio Airport

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1681
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2706
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1461
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Distance from Copiapo to Rio Turbio

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1681.143 miles
  • 2705.537 kilometers
  • 1460.873 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
  • 1683.673 miles
  • 2709.608 kilometers
  • 1463.072 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 Rio Turbio?

The estimated flight time from Desierto de Atacama Airport to Rio Turbio Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Rio Turbio Airport (RYO)

On average, flying from Copiapo to Rio Turbio generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Rio Turbio

See the map of the shortest flight path between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Rio Turbio Airport (RYO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Rio Turbio Airport
City: Rio Turbio
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: RYO
ICAO Code: SAWT
Coordinates: 51°36′18″S, 72°13′13″W