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How far is Cusco from Santiago?

The distance between Santiago (Santiago International Airport) and Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) is 1369 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santiago (SCL) to Cusco (CUZ) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Santiago International Airport – Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

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1369
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2202
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1189
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Distance from Santiago to Cusco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santiago to Cusco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.546 miles
  • 2202.461 kilometers
  • 1189.234 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
  • 1373.923 miles
  • 2211.115 kilometers
  • 1193.906 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 Santiago to Cusco?

The estimated flight time from Santiago International Airport to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santiago International Airport (SCL) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)

On average, flying from Santiago to Cusco generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santiago to Cusco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santiago International Airport (SCL) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).

Airport information

Origin Santiago International Airport
City: Santiago
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: SCL
ICAO Code: SCEL
Coordinates: 33°23′34″S, 70°47′8″W
Destination Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″W