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How far is Ixtapa from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2372 miles / 3817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 6 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Miami to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1470.733 miles
  • 2366.916 kilometers
  • 1278.032 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
  • 1469.669 miles
  • 2365.203 kilometers
  • 1277.108 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 Miami to Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Miami to Ixtapa generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Ixtapa

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

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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