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How far is Copiapo from Tacna?

The distance between Tacna (Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 634 miles / 1021 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tacna (TCQ) to Copiapo (CPO) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 3 minutes.

Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Tacna to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 634.419 miles
  • 1020.999 kilometers
  • 551.295 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
  • 637.012 miles
  • 1025.171 kilometers
  • 553.548 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 Tacna to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Tacna to Copiapo generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tacna to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
City: Tacna
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: TCQ
ICAO Code: SPTN
Coordinates: 18°3′11″S, 70°16′32″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