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Distance from Arica to La Serena

1,275km
2 h 18 minby plane
21 h 15 min🚗 by car
27 h 37 min🚌 by bus

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.

AricaArica29 m

Arica is a port city and commune in the Arica Province of northern Chile's Arica y Parinacota Region. It is Chile's northernmost city, being located only 18 km (11 mi) south of the border with Peru. The city is the ca…

La SerenaLa Serena26 m

La Serena is a city and commune in northern Chile, capital of the Coquimbo Region. Founded in 1544, it is the country's second oldest city after the national capital, Santiago. As of 2012, it had a communal population…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Arica to La Serena?

It is 1,275 km in a straight line from Arica to La Serena. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Arica to La Serena?

A direct flight takes about 2 h 18 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Arica to La Serena?

Around 21 h 15 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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