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How far is Lopez, WA, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to Lopez (LPS) is 3531 miles / 5682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 21 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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2900
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4667
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2520
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Distance from Tapachula to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.896 miles
  • 4666.930 kilometers
  • 2519.940 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
  • 2902.825 miles
  • 4671.643 kilometers
  • 2522.486 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Tapachula International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Tapachula to Lopez generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W