How far is Copiapo from Punta Arenas?
The distance between Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Copiapo (CPO) is 2383 miles / 3835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 58 minutes.
Punta Arenas International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport
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Distance from Punta Arenas to Copiapo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Punta Arenas to Copiapo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1776.093 miles
- 2858.344 kilometers
- 1543.382 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- 1778.566 miles
- 2862.324 kilometers
- 1545.531 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 Punta Arenas to Copiapo?
The estimated flight time from Punta Arenas International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Punta Arenas and Copiapo?
There is no time difference between Punta Arenas and Copiapo.
Flight carbon footprint between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)
On average, flying from Punta Arenas to Copiapo generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Punta Arenas to Copiapo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).
Airport information
| Origin | Punta Arenas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Arenas |
| Country: | Chile  |
| IATA Code: | PUQ |
| ICAO Code: | SCCI |
| Coordinates: | 53°0′9″S, 70°51′16″W |
| Destination | Desierto de Atacama Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copiapo |
| Country: | Chile |
| IATA Code: | CPO |
| ICAO Code: | SCAT |
| Coordinates: | 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W |