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How far is Arequipa from Mérida?

The distance between Mérida (Alberto Carnevalli Airport) and Arequipa (Rodríguez Ballón International Airport) is 1713 miles / 2757 kilometers / 1489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mérida (MRD) to Arequipa (AQP) is 2922 miles / 4703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 32 minutes.

Alberto Carnevalli Airport – Rodríguez Ballón International Airport

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Distance from Mérida to Arequipa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mérida to Arequipa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1713.002 miles
  • 2756.810 kilometers
  • 1488.558 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
  • 1722.269 miles
  • 2771.724 kilometers
  • 1496.611 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 Mérida to Arequipa?

The estimated flight time from Alberto Carnevalli Airport to Rodríguez Ballón International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP)

On average, flying from Mérida to Arequipa generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mérida to Arequipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP).

Airport information

Origin Alberto Carnevalli Airport
City: Mérida
Country: Venezuela Flag of Venezuela
IATA Code: MRD
ICAO Code: SVMD
Coordinates: 8°34′55″N, 71°9′39″W
Destination Rodríguez Ballón International Airport
City: Arequipa
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: AQP
ICAO Code: SPQU
Coordinates: 16°20′27″S, 71°34′59″W