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How far is Calama from Santiago?

The distance between Santiago (Antonio Maceo Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 2957 miles / 4758 kilometers / 2569 nautical miles.

Antonio Maceo Airport – El Loa Airport

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Distance from Santiago to Calama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2956.505 miles
  • 4758.034 kilometers
  • 2569.133 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
  • 2971.286 miles
  • 4781.821 kilometers
  • 2581.977 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 Santiago to Calama?

The estimated flight time from Antonio Maceo Airport to El Loa Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Santiago to Calama generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 725 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santiago to Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

Airport information

Origin Antonio Maceo Airport
City: Santiago
Country: Cuba Flag of Cuba
IATA Code: SCU
ICAO Code: MUCU
Coordinates: 19°58′11″N, 75°50′7″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