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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 1515 miles / 2439 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2094 miles / 3370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 45 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.300 miles
  • 2438.639 kilometers
  • 1316.760 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
  • 1513.675 miles
  • 2436.023 kilometers
  • 1315.347 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 Tampa to Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W
Destination Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W