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How far is Arica from Santa Marta?

The distance between Santa Marta (Simón Bolívar International Airport) and Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) is 2043 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Marta (SMR) to Arica (ARI) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 57 minutes.

Simón Bolívar International Airport – Chacalluta International Airport

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Distance from Santa Marta to Arica

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Marta to Arica. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.555 miles
  • 3287.173 kilometers
  • 1774.932 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
  • 2053.269 miles
  • 3304.417 kilometers
  • 1784.242 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 Santa Marta to Arica?

The estimated flight time from Simón Bolívar International Airport to Chacalluta International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)

On average, flying from Santa Marta to Arica generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Marta to Arica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI).

Airport information

Origin Simón Bolívar International Airport
City: Santa Marta
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: SMR
ICAO Code: SKSM
Coordinates: 11°7′10″N, 74°13′50″W
Destination Chacalluta International Airport
City: Arica
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ARI
ICAO Code: SCAR
Coordinates: 18°20′54″S, 70°20′19″W