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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers / 1436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2216 miles / 3566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Lázaro Cárdenas

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Panama City to Lázaro Cárdenas. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1652.008 miles
  • 2658.649 kilometers
  • 1435.556 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
  • 1651.303 miles
  • 2657.514 kilometers
  • 1434.943 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 Panama City to Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Panama City to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W
Destination Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W