How far is Copiapo from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 3055 miles / 4917 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.

Distance from San Salvador to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3055.263 miles
• 4916.970 kilometers
• 2654.951 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

• 3067.616 miles
• 4936.849 kilometers
• 2665.685 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 San Salvador to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and Copiapo?

The time difference between San Salvador and Copiapo is 3 hours. Copiapo is 3 hours ahead of San Salvador.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Copiapo generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Salvador to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin	El Salvador International Airport
City:	San Salvador
Country:	El Salvador
IATA Code:	SAL
ICAO Code:	MSLP
Coordinates:	13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W

Destination	Desierto de Atacama Airport
City:	Copiapo
Country:	Chile
IATA Code:	CPO
ICAO Code:	SCAT
Coordinates:	27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W