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How far is Copiapo from Tarija?

The distance between Tarija (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 548 miles / 883 kilometers / 477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tarija (TJA) to Copiapo (CPO) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 21 minutes.

Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Tarija to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 548.375 miles
  • 882.525 kilometers
  • 476.525 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
  • 549.018 miles
  • 883.560 kilometers
  • 477.084 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 Tarija to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Tarija to Copiapo generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tarija to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
City: Tarija
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: TJA
ICAO Code: SLTJ
Coordinates: 21°33′20″S, 64°42′4″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