Distance from La Serena to Santiago
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 523 metres: Santiago sits at 549 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
La Serena26 mLa 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…
Santiago549 mSantiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. Located in the Chilean Central Valley within the Santiago Basin, between the Andes to…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from La Serena to Santiago?
It is 399 km in a straight line from La Serena to Santiago. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from La Serena to Santiago?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 14 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from La Serena to Santiago?
Around 6 h 39 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.