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How far is Tarija from Copiapo?

The distance between Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) and Tarija (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) is 548 miles / 883 kilometers / 477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Copiapo (CPO) to Tarija (TJA) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 21 minutes.

Desierto de Atacama Airport – Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

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Distance from Copiapo to Tarija

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 548.375 miles
  • 882.525 kilometers
  • 476.525 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
  • 549.018 miles
  • 883.560 kilometers
  • 477.084 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 Copiapo to Tarija?

The estimated flight time from Desierto de Atacama Airport to Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA)

On average, flying from Copiapo to Tarija generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Copiapo to Tarija

See the map of the shortest flight path between Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
City: Tarija
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: TJA
ICAO Code: SLTJ
Coordinates: 21°33′20″S, 64°42′4″W