Distance between Coquimbo and Arica

The distance from Coquimbo to Arica is 1,000 miles by road including 285 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 18 hours and 18 minutes and goes through La Serena, Vallenar, Copiapó and Antofagasta.

There are tolls on the route.
Shortest distance by air 795 mi ✈️
Car route length 999.8 mi 🚗
Driving time 18 h 18 min
Fuel amount 34 gal
Fuel cost 133.7 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Coquimbo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
5 16 mi, 19 min
La Serena 16 mi 0:19 19 min 0.1 gal
5 99 mi, 1 h 43 min
Vallenar 115 mi 2:02 2 h 02 min 2.1 gal
5 89 mi, 1 h 29 min
Copiapó 204 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 5.7 gal
5 54 mi, 52 min
Caldera 257 mi 4:24 4 h 24 min 8.1 gal
5 57 mi, 1 h 03 min
Chañaral 314 mi 5:28 5 h 28 min 9.4 gal
5 107 mi, 2 h 00 min
Taltal 421 mi 7:29 7 h 29 min 12.0 gal
5 122 mi, 2 h 08 min
Antofagasta 544 mi 9:37 9 h 37 min 16.7 gal
5 130 mi, 2 h 20 min
María Elena 674 mi 11:58 11 h 58 min 21.0 gal
5 326 mi, 6 h 20 min
Arica 1,000 mi 18:18 18 h 18 min 32.6 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Coquimbo 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
5 16 mi, 19 min
La Serena 16 mi 0:19 19 min 0.1 gal
5 14 mi, 16 min
Los Hornos 30 mi 0:36 36 min 0.9 gal
5 26 mi, 26 min
Trapiche 56 mi 1:02 1 h 02 min 1.9 gal
5 59 mi, 59 min
Vallenar 115 mi 2:02 2 h 02 min 2.1 gal
5 89 mi, 1 h 29 min
Copiapó 204 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 5.7 gal
5 54 mi, 52 min
Caldera 257 mi 4:24 4 h 24 min 8.1 gal
5 57 mi, 1 h 03 min
Chañaral 314 mi 5:28 5 h 28 min 9.4 gal
5 107 mi, 2 h 00 min
Taltal 421 mi 7:29 7 h 29 min 12.0 gal
5 122 mi, 2 h 08 min
Antofagasta 544 mi 9:37 9 h 37 min 16.7 gal
5 55 mi, 55 min
Baquedano 599 mi 10:33 10 h 33 min 20.3 gal
5 17 mi, 15 min
Carmen Alto 616 mi 10:49 10 h 49 min 20.9 gal
5 58 mi, 1 h 09 min
María Elena 674 mi 11:58 11 h 58 min 21.0 gal
5 118 mi, 2 h 15 min
Pozo Almonte 792 mi 14:13 14 h 13 min 24.8 gal
5 101 mi, 1 h 56 min
Huara 894 mi 16:10 16 h 10 min 29.0 gal
5 41 mi, 50 min
Aduana de Cuya 934 mi 17:00 17 h 00 min 31.7 gal
5 7 mi, 08 min
Cuya 941 mi 17:09 17 h 09 min 31.8 gal
5 59 mi, 1 h 09 min
Arica 1,000 mi 18:18 18 h 18 min 32.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 133.7 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 999.8 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Coquimbo to Arica?

Driving time: 18 h 18 min

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

  • 83 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 12 min
  • 149 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 2 h 23 min
  • 403 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 7 h 11 min
  • 347 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 6 h 58 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 2 min
  • 14 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 21 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 8 min

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

How far is Coquimbo to Arica by land?

The distance between Coquimbo and Arica is 999.8 mi by road including 284.6 mi on motorways.

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

How far is Coquimbo to Arica by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Coquimbo and Arica is 795.4 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 Coquimbo and Arica respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Coquimbo from Arica by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 1 h 36 min to cover the distance of 795 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 5 h 49 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 Coquimbo to Arica?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 5 h 20 min to cover the distance of 795 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 6 h 5 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 Coquimbo and Arica?

The halfway point between Coquimbo and Arica is Antofagasta. It is located about 44 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Antofagasta to Coquimbo is 544 mi and driving will take about 9 h 37 min. The road between Antofagasta and Arica has length 456 mi and will take approximately 8 h 41 min.

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Where is Coquimbo in relation to Arica?

Coquimbo is located 795 mi south of Arica.

Coquimbo has geographic coordinates: latitude -29.95311, longitude -71.33802.

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

Which highway goes from Coquimbo to Arica?

The route from Coquimbo to Arica follows 5.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 44: 1 mi
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