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How far is Copiapo from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Copiapo (CPO) is 2344 miles / 3773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 44 minutes.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1749.588 miles
  • 2815.688 kilometers
  • 1520.350 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
  • 1746.881 miles
  • 2811.332 kilometers
  • 1517.998 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 Rio De Janeiro to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Copiapo?

There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Copiapo.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Copiapo generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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