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How far is Copiapo from Bucaramanga?

The distance between Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 2370 miles / 3813 kilometers / 2059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bucaramanga (BGA) to Copiapo (CPO) is 3537 miles / 5692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 29 minutes.

Palonegro International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Bucaramanga to Copiapo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucaramanga to Copiapo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2369.567 miles
  • 3813.448 kilometers
  • 2059.097 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
  • 2381.407 miles
  • 3832.503 kilometers
  • 2069.386 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 Bucaramanga to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Palonegro International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palonegro International Airport (BGA) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Bucaramanga to Copiapo generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bucaramanga to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palonegro International Airport (BGA) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Palonegro International Airport
City: Bucaramanga
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BGA
ICAO Code: SKBG
Coordinates: 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W
Destination Desierto de Atacama Airport
City: Copiapo
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CPO
ICAO Code: SCAT
Coordinates: 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W