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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Mazatlán?

The distance between Mazatlán (Mazatlán International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mazatlán (MZT) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 260 miles / 419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 28 minutes.

Mazatlán International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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Distance from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 182.665 miles
  • 293.971 kilometers
  • 158.732 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
  • 183.300 miles
  • 294.993 kilometers
  • 159.284 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 Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Mazatlán International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

Airport information

Origin Mazatlán International Airport
City: Mazatlán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MZT
ICAO Code: MMMZ
Coordinates: 23°9′41″N, 106°15′57″W
Destination Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W