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How far is Copiapo from Cusco?

The distance between Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cusco (CUZ) to Copiapo (CPO) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.

Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Cusco to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.204 miles
  • 1524.376 kilometers
  • 823.097 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
  • 951.290 miles
  • 1530.953 kilometers
  • 826.649 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 Cusco to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Cusco to Copiapo generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cusco to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″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