Distance from El Calafate to Mendoza
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 560 metres: Mendoza sits at 764 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
El Calafate, also called Calafate, is a city in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz, in Patagonia. It is located on the southern border of Lago Argentino, in the southwest part of the province. It is the seat of gove…
Mendoza es una ciudad del oeste de Argentina y capital de la provincia homónima. Se localiza en la llanura al este de la cordillera de los Andes. Es una de las principales ciudades del país y, con su aglomerado urbano…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from El Calafate to Mendoza?
It is 1,961 km in a straight line from El Calafate to Mendoza. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from El Calafate to Mendoza?
A direct flight takes about 3 h 8 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from El Calafate to Mendoza?
Around 32 h 41 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.