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How far is Balmaceda from Punta Arenas?

The distance between Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) and Balmaceda (Balmaceda Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Balmaceda (BBA) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 9 minutes.

Punta Arenas International Airport – Balmaceda Airport

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491
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427
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Distance from Punta Arenas to Balmaceda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 491.166 miles
  • 790.455 kilometers
  • 426.812 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
  • 491.055 miles
  • 790.276 kilometers
  • 426.715 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 Balmaceda?

The estimated flight time from Punta Arenas International Airport to Balmaceda Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and Balmaceda?

There is no time difference between Punta Arenas and Balmaceda.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA)

On average, flying from Punta Arenas to Balmaceda generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 215 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 Balmaceda

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

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

Airlines flying from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Balmaceda (BBA)

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