How far is Calama from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quito (UIO) to Calama (CJC) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Quito to Calama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1664.304 miles
• 2678.438 kilometers
• 1446.241 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

• 1671.254 miles
• 2689.622 kilometers
• 1452.280 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 Calama?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to El Loa Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Quito and Calama?

The time difference between Quito and Calama is 2 hours. Calama is 2 hours ahead of Quito.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Quito to Calama generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

Airport information

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

Destination	El Loa Airport
City:	Calama
Country:	Chile
IATA Code:	CJC
ICAO Code:	SCCF
Coordinates:	22°29′53″S, 68°54′12″W