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How far is Arica from Medellín?

The distance between Medellín (Olaya Herrera Airport) and Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medellín (EOH) to Arica (ARI) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 10 minutes.

Olaya Herrera Airport – Chacalluta International Airport

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1726
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Distance from Medellín to Arica

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medellín to Arica. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1726.138 miles
  • 2777.950 kilometers
  • 1499.973 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
  • 1734.890 miles
  • 2792.035 kilometers
  • 1507.578 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 Medellín to Arica?

The estimated flight time from Olaya Herrera Airport to Chacalluta International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)

On average, flying from Medellín to Arica generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medellín to Arica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI).

Airport information

Origin Olaya Herrera Airport
City: Medellín
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: EOH
ICAO Code: SKMD
Coordinates: 6°13′13″N, 75°35′26″W
Destination Chacalluta International Airport
City: Arica
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ARI
ICAO Code: SCAR
Coordinates: 18°20′54″S, 70°20′19″W