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How far is Medellín from Santiago?

The distance between Santiago (Santiago International Airport) and Medellín (Olaya Herrera Airport) is 2742 miles / 4413 kilometers / 2383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santiago (SCL) to Medellín (EOH) is 3992 miles / 6424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 45 minutes.

Santiago International Airport – Olaya Herrera Airport

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Distance from Santiago to Medellín

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2742.407 miles
  • 4413.477 kilometers
  • 2383.087 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
  • 2755.095 miles
  • 4433.896 kilometers
  • 2394.112 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 Medellín?

The estimated flight time from Santiago International Airport to Olaya Herrera Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santiago International Airport (SCL) and Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

On average, flying from Santiago to Medellín generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 669 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 Medellín

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santiago International Airport (SCL) and Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).

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 Olaya Herrera Airport
City: Medellín
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: EOH
ICAO Code: SKMD
Coordinates: 6°13′13″N, 75°35′26″W