How far is Ixtapa from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers / 1602 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2239 miles / 3603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 29 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Ixtapa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Ixtapa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1843.693 miles
- 2967.136 kilometers
- 1602.125 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- 1845.581 miles
- 2970.175 kilometers
- 1603.766 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 Jose to Ixtapa?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Ixtapa?
The time difference between San Jose and Ixtapa is 2 hours. Ixtapa is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)
On average, flying from San Jose to Ixtapa generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Jose to Ixtapa
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ixtapa |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | ZIH |
| ICAO Code: | MMZH |
| Coordinates: | 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W |