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How far is Arica from Punta Arenas?

The distance between Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) and Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) is 2390 miles / 3846 kilometers / 2076 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Arica (ARI) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 56 minutes.

Punta Arenas International Airport – Chacalluta International Airport

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Distance from Punta Arenas to Arica

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Punta Arenas to Arica. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2389.555 miles
  • 3845.616 kilometers
  • 2076.467 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
  • 2394.532 miles
  • 3853.625 kilometers
  • 2080.791 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 Punta Arenas to Arica?

The estimated flight time from Punta Arenas International Airport to Chacalluta International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and Arica?

There is no time difference between Punta Arenas and Arica.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)

On average, flying from Punta Arenas to Arica generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Punta Arenas to Arica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI).

Airport information

Origin Punta Arenas International Airport
City: Punta Arenas
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: PUQ
ICAO Code: SCCI
Coordinates: 53°0′9″S, 70°51′16″W
Destination Chacalluta International Airport
City: Arica
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ARI
ICAO Code: SCAR
Coordinates: 18°20′54″S, 70°20′19″W