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How far is Copiapo from Pereira?

The distance between Pereira (Matecaña International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pereira (PEI) to Copiapo (CPO) is 3315 miles / 5335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 21 minutes.

Matecaña International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Pereira to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.883 miles
  • 3588.649 kilometers
  • 1937.715 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
  • 2240.703 miles
  • 3606.062 kilometers
  • 1947.118 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 Pereira to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Matecaña International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Matecaña International Airport (PEI) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Pereira to Copiapo generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pereira to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Matecaña International Airport (PEI) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Matecaña International Airport
City: Pereira
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: PEI
ICAO Code: SKPE
Coordinates: 4°48′45″N, 75°44′22″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