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How far is Ixtapa from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2942 miles / 4735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 52 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2373.129 miles
  • 3819.181 kilometers
  • 2062.193 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
  • 2376.547 miles
  • 3824.681 kilometers
  • 2065.163 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Seattle to Ixtapa generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W