How far is Copiapo from Santa Cruz?
The distance between Santa Cruz (Viru Viru International Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Copiapo (CPO) is 1278 miles / 2056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 42 minutes.
Viru Viru International Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport
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Distance from Santa Cruz to Copiapo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Cruz to Copiapo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 822.165 miles
- 1323.147 kilometers
- 714.442 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- 823.899 miles
- 1325.937 kilometers
- 715.949 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 Santa Cruz to Copiapo?
The estimated flight time from Viru Viru International Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Copiapo?
The time difference between Santa Cruz and Copiapo is 1 hour. Copiapo is 1 hour ahead of Santa Cruz.
Flight carbon footprint between Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)
On average, flying from Santa Cruz to Copiapo generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Cruz to Copiapo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).
Airport information
| Origin | Viru Viru International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Cruz |
| Country: | Bolivia  |
| IATA Code: | VVI |
| ICAO Code: | SLVR |
| Coordinates: | 17°38′41″S, 63°8′7″W |
| Destination | Desierto de Atacama Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copiapo |
| Country: | Chile  |
| IATA Code: | CPO |
| ICAO Code: | SCAT |
| Coordinates: | 27°15′40″S, 70°46′45″W |