Day trip from Antofagasta to Calama
Calama lies 201 km (125 mi) north-east of Antofagasta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 201 km (125 mi) apart, Calama is a realistic day trip from Antofagasta: about 3 h 16 min each way by road.
| Antofagasta | Calama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Chile |
| Population | 401,096 | 166,334 |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 1240000 | 1390000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Calama
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Staying in Calama
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Common questions
How far is Calama from Antofagasta?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Antofagasta; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Antofagasta to Calama by road?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Antofagasta and Calama?
No, both are on America/Santiago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.