Distance between Arica and Calama

The distance from Arica to Calama is 372 miles by road. Road takes approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes and goes through Huara, Pozo Almonte, María Elena, Cuya and Aduana de Cuya.

Shortest distance by air 290 mi ✈️
Car route length 371.6 mi 🚗
Driving time 7 h 14 min
Fuel amount 12.6 gal
Fuel cost 49.7 USD
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Arica 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
5 58 mi, 1 h 08 min
Cuya 58 mi 1:08 1 h 08 min 1.8 gal
5 7 mi, 08 min
Aduana de Cuya 66 mi 1:17 1 h 17 min 2.2 gal
5 41 mi, 50 min
Huara 107 mi 2:08 2 h 08 min 2.3 gal
5 101 mi, 1 h 56 min
Pozo Almonte 208 mi 4:04 4 h 04 min 5.0 gal
5 107 mi, 2 h 02 min
María Elena 316 mi 6:06 6 h 06 min 9.2 gal
5 56 mi, 1 h 07 min
Calama 372 mi 7:14 7 h 14 min 12.3 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Arica to Calama?

Fuel cost: 49.7 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 371.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Arica to Calama?

Driving time: 7 h 14 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 163 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 h 54 min
  • 191 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 h 50 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 1 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 20 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 7 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Arica to Calama by land?

The distance between Arica and Calama is 371.6 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Arica and Calama respectively.

How far is Arica to Calama by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Arica and Calama is 289.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Arica and Calama respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Arica from Calama by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 34 min to cover the distance of 290 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 7 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Arica to Calama?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 56 min to cover the distance of 290 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Arica and Calama?

The halfway point between Arica and Calama is Pozo Almonte. It is located about 22 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Pozo Almonte to Arica is 208 mi and driving will take about 4 h 4 min. The road between Pozo Almonte and Calama has length 163 mi and will take approximately 3 h 10 min.

Where is Arica in relation to Calama?

Arica is located 290 mi north-west of Calama.

Arica has geographic coordinates: latitude -18.47852, longitude -70.32106.

Calama has geographic coordinates: latitude -22.46239, longitude -68.92723.

Which highway goes from Arica to Calama?

The route from Arica to Calama follows 5.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 24: 51 mi
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