How far is Copiapo from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 5578 miles / 8977 kilometers / 4847 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Copiapo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Copiapo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5577.791 miles
- 8976.585 kilometers
- 4846.968 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- 5591.094 miles
- 8997.994 kilometers
- 4858.528 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 Copiapo?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Copiapo?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Copiapo generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Copiapo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).
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 | Desierto de Atacama Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copiapo |
| Country: | Chile  |
| IATA Code: | CPO |
| ICAO Code: | SCAT |
| Coordinates: | 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W |