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How far is Copiapo from Rio Branco?

The distance between Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Branco (RBR) to Copiapo (CPO) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.

Rio Branco International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Rio Branco to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.960 miles
  • 1948.851 kilometers
  • 1052.295 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
  • 1216.270 miles
  • 1957.397 kilometers
  • 1056.910 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 Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Rio Branco International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Rio Branco to Copiapo generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

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 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