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How far is Copiapo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 4566 miles / 7348 kilometers / 3967 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4565.581 miles
  • 7347.590 kilometers
  • 3967.381 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
  • 4585.839 miles
  • 7380.193 kilometers
  • 3984.985 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 Washington D.C. to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Copiapo generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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