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How far is Balmaceda from Rio Gallegos?

The distance between Rio Gallegos (Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport) and Balmaceda (Balmaceda Airport) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers / 355 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Balmaceda (BBA) is 598 miles / 962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 19 minutes.

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport – Balmaceda Airport

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Distance from Rio Gallegos to Balmaceda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 408.022 miles
  • 656.647 kilometers
  • 354.561 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
  • 407.901 miles
  • 656.454 kilometers
  • 354.457 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 Rio Gallegos to Balmaceda?

The estimated flight time from Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport to Balmaceda Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA)

On average, flying from Rio Gallegos to Balmaceda generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio Gallegos to Balmaceda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA).

Airport information

Origin Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport
City: Rio Gallegos
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: RGL
ICAO Code: SAWG
Coordinates: 51°36′32″S, 69°18′45″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