How far is Tapachula from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Tapachula (TAP) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from San Salvador to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 241.046 miles
• 387.927 kilometers
• 209.464 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

• 240.957 miles
• 387.783 kilometers
• 209.386 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 San Salvador to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and Tapachula?

There is no time difference between San Salvador and Tapachula.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Tapachula generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

Airport information

Origin	El Salvador International Airport
City:	San Salvador
Country:	El Salvador
IATA Code:	SAL
ICAO Code:	MSLP
Coordinates:	13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W

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