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How far is Copiapo from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 3491 miles / 5618 kilometers / 3034 nautical miles.

Cancún International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3490.981 miles
  • 5618.190 kilometers
  • 3033.580 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
  • 3506.376 miles
  • 5642.965 kilometers
  • 3046.957 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 Cancún to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Cancún to Copiapo generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cancún to Copiapo

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

Airport information

Origin Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″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