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How far is Copiapo from Paulo Afonso?

The distance between Paulo Afonso (Paulo Afonso Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 2452 miles / 3946 kilometers / 2131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Copiapo (CPO) is 3296 miles / 5305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 21 minutes.

Paulo Afonso Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Paulo Afonso to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2451.931 miles
  • 3946.001 kilometers
  • 2130.670 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
  • 2452.051 miles
  • 3946.194 kilometers
  • 2130.774 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 Paulo Afonso to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Paulo Afonso Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Paulo Afonso and Copiapo?

There is no time difference between Paulo Afonso and Copiapo.

Flight carbon footprint between Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Paulo Afonso to Copiapo generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Paulo Afonso to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Paulo Afonso Airport
City: Paulo Afonso
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PAV
ICAO Code: SBUF
Coordinates: 9°24′3″S, 38°15′2″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