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How far is Copiapo from Manizales?

The distance between Manizales (La Nubia Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manizales (MZL) to Copiapo (CPO) is 3354 miles / 5398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 12 minutes.

La Nubia Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Manizales to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2241.992 miles
  • 3608.137 kilometers
  • 1948.238 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
  • 2252.916 miles
  • 3625.717 kilometers
  • 1957.731 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 Manizales to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from La Nubia Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Nubia Airport (MZL) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Manizales to Copiapo generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manizales to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Nubia Airport (MZL) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin La Nubia Airport
City: Manizales
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: MZL
ICAO Code: SKMZ
Coordinates: 5°1′46″N, 75°27′52″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