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How far is Balmaceda from Salta?

The distance between Salta (Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport) and Balmaceda (Balmaceda Airport) is 1492 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salta (SLA) to Balmaceda (BBA) is 1900 miles / 3058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 28 minutes.

Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport – Balmaceda Airport

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Distance from Salta to Balmaceda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.385 miles
  • 2401.761 kilometers
  • 1296.847 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
  • 1495.305 miles
  • 2406.460 kilometers
  • 1299.384 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 Salta to Balmaceda?

The estimated flight time from Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport to Balmaceda Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA)

On average, flying from Salta to Balmaceda generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salta to Balmaceda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA).

Airport information

Origin Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport
City: Salta
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: SLA
ICAO Code: SASA
Coordinates: 24°51′21″S, 65°29′10″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