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How far is Acapulco from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Acapulco (ACA) is 3064 miles / 4931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 33 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Acapulco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2474.616 miles
  • 3982.509 kilometers
  • 2150.383 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
  • 2478.060 miles
  • 3988.052 kilometers
  • 2153.376 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 Seattle to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Acapulco generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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