How far is Arica from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) is 5125 miles / 8247 kilometers / 4453 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Chacalluta International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Arica
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Arica. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5124.565 miles
- 8247.188 kilometers
- 4453.125 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- 5134.731 miles
- 8263.548 kilometers
- 4461.959 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 Francisco to Arica?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Chacalluta International Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Arica?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Arica generates about 600 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 600 kilograms equals 1 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Arica
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Chacalluta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arica |
| Country: | Chile  |
| IATA Code: | ARI |
| ICAO Code: | SCAR |
| Coordinates: | 18°20′54″S, 70°20′19″W |