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How far is Copiapo from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 2611 miles / 4203 kilometers / 2269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cartagena (CTG) to Copiapo (CPO) is 3897 miles / 6272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 15 minutes.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2611.353 miles
  • 4202.565 kilometers
  • 2269.203 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
  • 2624.313 miles
  • 4223.422 kilometers
  • 2280.466 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 Cartagena to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Copiapo generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cartagena to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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