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How far is Rio Branco from Punta Arenas?

The distance between Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) and Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) is 2977 miles / 4791 kilometers / 2587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Rio Branco (RBR) is 3859 miles / 6211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 2 minutes.

Punta Arenas International Airport – Rio Branco International Airport

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Distance from Punta Arenas to Rio Branco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Punta Arenas to Rio Branco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2976.961 miles
  • 4790.955 kilometers
  • 2586.909 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
  • 2984.822 miles
  • 4803.606 kilometers
  • 2593.740 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 Rio Branco?

The estimated flight time from Punta Arenas International Airport to Rio Branco International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Rio Branco International Airport (RBR)

On average, flying from Punta Arenas to Rio Branco generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 731 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 Rio Branco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Rio Branco International Airport (RBR).

Airport information

Origin Punta Arenas International Airport
City: Punta Arenas
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: PUQ
ICAO Code: SCCI
Coordinates: 53°0′9″S, 70°51′16″W
Destination Rio Branco International Airport
City: Rio Branco
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RBR
ICAO Code: SBRB
Coordinates: 9°52′7″S, 67°53′53″W