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How far is Acapulco from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Acapulco (ACA) is 1673 miles / 2692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Acapulco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.703 miles
  • 2218.807 kilometers
  • 1198.060 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
  • 1381.564 miles
  • 2223.412 kilometers
  • 1200.547 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 Phoenix to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Acapulco generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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