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How far is Tapachula from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 2144 miles / 3451 kilometers / 1863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tapachula (TAP) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 40 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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1863
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2144.099 miles
  • 3450.594 kilometers
  • 1863.171 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
  • 2147.868 miles
  • 3456.658 kilometers
  • 1866.446 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 Salt Lake City to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Tapachula generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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