Distance from El Calafate to Salta
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 974 metres: Salta sits at 1,178 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
El Calafate204 mEl 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…
Salta1,178 mSalta is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 627,704 according to the 2022 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina. The city serves as the c…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from El Calafate to Salta?
It is 2,900 km in a straight line from El Calafate to Salta. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from El Calafate to Salta?
A direct flight takes about 4 h 17 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from El Calafate to Salta?
Around 48 h 20 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.