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How far is Arica from Mérida?

The distance between Mérida (Alberto Carnevalli Airport) and Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) is 1852 miles / 2980 kilometers / 1609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mérida (MRD) to Arica (ARI) is 3057 miles / 4920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 31 minutes.

Alberto Carnevalli Airport – Chacalluta International Airport

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Distance from Mérida to Arica

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1851.657 miles
  • 2979.953 kilometers
  • 1609.046 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
  • 1861.570 miles
  • 2995.907 kilometers
  • 1617.660 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 Arica?

The estimated flight time from Alberto Carnevalli Airport to Chacalluta International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)

On average, flying from Mérida to Arica generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Arica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI).

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 Chacalluta International Airport
City: Arica
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ARI
ICAO Code: SCAR
Coordinates: 18°20′54″S, 70°20′19″W