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How far is Arica from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Arica (Chacalluta International Airport) is 1366 miles / 2198 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quito (UIO) to Arica (ARI) is 1886 miles / 3036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 57 minutes.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Chacalluta International Airport

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1366
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2198
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1187
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Distance from Quito to Arica

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1365.698 miles
  • 2197.877 kilometers
  • 1186.759 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
  • 1371.489 miles
  • 2207.198 kilometers
  • 1191.792 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 Quito to Arica?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Chacalluta International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI)

On average, flying from Quito to Arica generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quito to Arica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Chacalluta International Airport (ARI).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″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