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How far is Calama from Rio Branco?

The distance between Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Branco (RBR) to Calama (CJC) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 16 minutes.

Rio Branco International Airport – El Loa Airport

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Distance from Rio Branco to Calama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 870.991 miles
  • 1401.724 kilometers
  • 756.871 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
  • 875.137 miles
  • 1408.396 kilometers
  • 760.473 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 Rio Branco to Calama?

The estimated flight time from Rio Branco International Airport to El Loa Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Rio Branco to Calama generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio Branco to Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination El Loa Airport
City: Calama
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CJC
ICAO Code: SCCF
Coordinates: 22°29′53″S, 68°54′12″W