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How far is Copiapo from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 4574 miles / 7362 kilometers / 3975 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 4574.390 miles
  • 7361.767 kilometers
  • 3975.036 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
  • 4594.641 miles
  • 7394.358 kilometers
  • 3992.634 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Copiapo generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 166 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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