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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 2082 miles / 3351 kilometers / 1810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2583 miles / 4157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 46 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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2082
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Distance from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2082.391 miles
  • 3351.284 kilometers
  • 1809.549 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2085.355 miles
  • 3356.054 kilometers
  • 1812.124 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W