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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 48 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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2078
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Distance from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2077.889 miles
  • 3344.039 kilometers
  • 1805.636 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
  • 2080.846 miles
  • 3348.797 kilometers
  • 1808.206 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 Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Seattle to Puerto Vallarta generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 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 Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

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 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