Driving from Buenos Aires to Calama
Calama lies 1,697 km (1,055 mi) north-west of Buenos Aires, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 2,071 km (1,287 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Buenos Aires | Calama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 2.9 million | 166,334 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
What changes when you arrive in Calama
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book car hire from Buenos Aires to Calama
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Staying in Calama
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Common questions
How far is Calama from Buenos Aires?
1,697 km (1,055 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Buenos Aires; by road roughly 2,071 km (1,287 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Calama by car?
About 25 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Calama?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Calama?
The Peso (CLP).
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.