How far is Tapachula from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 435 miles / 700 kilometers / 378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Tapachula (TAP) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Xalapa to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 435.026 miles
• 700.106 kilometers
• 378.027 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

• 435.878 miles
• 701.477 kilometers
• 378.767 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 Xalapa to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xalapa and Tapachula?

There is no time difference between Xalapa and Tapachula.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Tapachula generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xalapa to Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

Airport information

Origin	El Lencero Airport
City:	Xalapa
Country:	Mexico
IATA Code:	JAL
ICAO Code:	MMJA
Coordinates:	19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W

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