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How far is Tarija from Punta Arenas?

The distance between Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) and Tarija (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) is 2193 miles / 3530 kilometers / 1906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Tarija (TJA) is 2554 miles / 4110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 38 minutes.

Punta Arenas International Airport – Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

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2193
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3530
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1906
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Distance from Punta Arenas to Tarija

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2193.278 miles
  • 3529.739 kilometers
  • 1905.906 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
  • 2197.120 miles
  • 3535.922 kilometers
  • 1909.245 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 Tarija?

The estimated flight time from Punta Arenas International Airport to Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA)

On average, flying from Punta Arenas to Tarija generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 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 Tarija

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).

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 Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
City: Tarija
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: TJA
ICAO Code: SLTJ
Coordinates: 21°33′20″S, 64°42′4″W