How far is Copiapo from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 4259 miles / 6854 kilometers / 3701 nautical miles.

Distance from Houston to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4258.633 miles
• 6853.605 kilometers
• 3700.651 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

• 4275.292 miles
• 6880.416 kilometers
• 3715.127 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 Houston to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Copiapo?

The time difference between Houston and Copiapo is 3 hours. Copiapo is 3 hours ahead of Houston.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Houston to Copiapo generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin	Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City:	Houston, TX
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAH
ICAO Code:	KIAH
Coordinates:	29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Destination	Desierto de Atacama Airport
City:	Copiapo
Country:	Chile
IATA Code:	CPO
ICAO Code:	SCAT
Coordinates:	27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W