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How far is Ixtapa from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2233 miles / 3594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 21 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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1699
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Distance from Charleston to Ixtapa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Ixtapa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1698.558 miles
  • 2733.565 kilometers
  • 1476.007 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
  • 1699.195 miles
  • 2734.589 kilometers
  • 1476.560 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 Charleston to Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Charleston to Ixtapa generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W
Destination Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W