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How far is Copiapo from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 7407 miles / 11920 kilometers / 6436 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7406.973 miles
  • 11920.368 kilometers
  • 6436.484 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
  • 7393.976 miles
  • 11899.451 kilometers
  • 6425.190 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 Sydney to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 14 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Sydney to Copiapo generates about 913 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 913 kilograms equals 2 012 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
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