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How far is Tapachula from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 2834 miles / 4560 kilometers / 2462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Tapachula (TAP) is 3427 miles / 5516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 5 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Tapachula International Airport

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2834
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Distance from Seattle to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2833.581 miles
  • 4560.207 kilometers
  • 2462.315 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
  • 2836.508 miles
  • 4564.918 kilometers
  • 2464.858 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 Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Tapachula International Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Seattle to Tapachula generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 693 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 Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

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 Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″W