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How far is Copiapo from Santiago?

The distance between Santiago (Antonio Maceo Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 3265 miles / 5254 kilometers / 2837 nautical miles.

Antonio Maceo Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Santiago to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3264.664 miles
  • 5253.968 kilometers
  • 2836.916 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
  • 3280.848 miles
  • 5280.013 kilometers
  • 2850.979 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 Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Antonio Maceo Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Santiago to Copiapo generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santiago to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Antonio Maceo Airport (SCU) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

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 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