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How far is Calama from Ipiales?

The distance between Ipiales (San Luis Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers / 1487 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ipiales (IPI) to Calama (CJC) is 2408 miles / 3875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 45 minutes.

San Luis Airport – El Loa Airport

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1711
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1487
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Distance from Ipiales to Calama

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ipiales to Calama. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1711.160 miles
  • 2753.845 kilometers
  • 1486.957 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
  • 1718.633 miles
  • 2765.872 kilometers
  • 1493.451 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 Ipiales to Calama?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Airport to El Loa Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Airport (IPI) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Ipiales to Calama generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ipiales to Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Airport (IPI) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Airport
City: Ipiales
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: IPI
ICAO Code: SKIP
Coordinates: 0°51′42″N, 77°40′18″W
Destination El Loa Airport
City: Calama
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CJC
ICAO Code: SCCF
Coordinates: 22°29′53″S, 68°54′12″W