No, the two are about 600 miles from each other at their closest points. Still much too far away to be seen from one another.
The total distance from Chile to Antarctica is 4,152 miles, or 6,682 kilometres. The total distance from New Zealand to Antarctica is 3,394 miles, or 5,461 kilometres. Therefore, New Zealand is closer to Antarctica than Chile is.
Chile is in Antarctica.
That depends on what "close" means to you. If your sense of 'closeness' is sufficiently sensitive, EVERY country might qualify. The country that has some territory MOST CLOSE to Antarctica but not on it, is Chile.
Your answer depends on where in Chile you begin your journey, where in Antarctica you propose to end your journey, the size and speed of your watercraft. Without endorsement, you can review commercial tours that are available from Chile by boat to Antarctica here: http://www.victory-cruises.com/ends_earth.html
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Both Argentina and Chile are closest to Antarctica.
one thousand miles
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New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Argentina are all countries closest to Antarctica.
Argentina, Chile and Australia, plus New Zealand are all 'close' to Antarctica.
France, Australia, Norway, Britain, Argentina and Chile claim territory on Antarctica.
Your answer depends on your departure point in Chile, the duration of your tour and the accommodations you want on board.