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How far is Copiapo from Lima?

The distance between Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lima (LIM) to Copiapo (CPO) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 50 minutes.

Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Lima to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.040 miles
  • 1812.186 kilometers
  • 978.502 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
  • 1130.138 miles
  • 1818.780 kilometers
  • 982.063 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 Lima to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Lima to Copiapo generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lima to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
City: Lima
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: LIM
ICAO Code: SPIM
Coordinates: 12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″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