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How far is Tapachula from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 2830 miles / 4555 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Tapachula (TAP) is 3429 miles / 5519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 7 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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2830
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4555
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2459
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Distance from Seattle to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2830.038 miles
  • 4554.505 kilometers
  • 2459.236 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
  • 2832.954 miles
  • 4559.197 kilometers
  • 2461.770 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 Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Seattle to Tapachula generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 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 Tapachula

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

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 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