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How far is Copiapo from Rio Turbio?

The distance between Rio Turbio (Rio Turbio Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 1681 miles / 2706 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Turbio (RYO) to Copiapo (CPO) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 32 minutes.

Rio Turbio Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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1681
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1461
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Distance from Rio Turbio to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1681.143 miles
  • 2705.537 kilometers
  • 1460.873 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
  • 1683.673 miles
  • 2709.608 kilometers
  • 1463.072 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 Turbio to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Rio Turbio Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rio Turbio and Copiapo?

There is no time difference between Rio Turbio and Copiapo.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio Turbio Airport (RYO) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Rio Turbio to Copiapo generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Turbio to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio Turbio Airport (RYO) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Rio Turbio Airport
City: Rio Turbio
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: RYO
ICAO Code: SAWT
Coordinates: 51°36′18″S, 72°13′13″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