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How far is Copiapo from Queenstown?

The distance between Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) and Copiapo (Desierto de Atacama Airport) is 6210 miles / 9994 kilometers / 5396 nautical miles.

Queenstown Airport – Desierto de Atacama Airport

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Distance from Queenstown to Copiapo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6209.946 miles
  • 9993.940 kilometers
  • 5396.296 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
  • 6197.523 miles
  • 9973.946 kilometers
  • 5385.500 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 Queenstown to Copiapo?

The estimated flight time from Queenstown Airport to Desierto de Atacama Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO)

On average, flying from Queenstown to Copiapo generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Queenstown to Copiapo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO).

Airport information

Origin Queenstown Airport
City: Queenstown
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ZQN
ICAO Code: NZQN
Coordinates: 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″E
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