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How far is Acapulco from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers / 1965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2814 miles / 4528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 22 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from New York to Acapulco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Acapulco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2261.420 miles
  • 3639.403 kilometers
  • 1965.120 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
  • 2263.251 miles
  • 3642.349 kilometers
  • 1966.711 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 New York to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from New York to Acapulco generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W