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How far is Tapachula from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 963 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Tapachula (TAP) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 35 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.561 miles
  • 1549.091 kilometers
  • 836.442 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
  • 962.383 miles
  • 1548.805 kilometers
  • 836.288 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 Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Panama City to Tapachula generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

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 Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″W