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How far is El Paso, TX, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1468 miles / 2362 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to El Paso (ELP) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 14 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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Distance from Tapachula to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1467.609 miles
  • 2361.887 kilometers
  • 1275.317 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
  • 1470.455 miles
  • 2366.467 kilometers
  • 1277.790 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 Tapachula to El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Tapachula International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Tapachula to El Paso generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tapachula to El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W