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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 21 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 971.277 miles
  • 1563.119 kilometers
  • 844.017 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
  • 973.737 miles
  • 1567.079 kilometers
  • 846.155 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 Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Puerto Vallarta generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

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 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

Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

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