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How far is Ixtapa from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1400 miles / 2253 kilometers / 1217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2137 miles / 3439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 20 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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1400
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2253
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1217
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Distance from Tampa to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1399.968 miles
  • 2253.031 kilometers
  • 1216.539 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
  • 1399.777 miles
  • 2252.722 kilometers
  • 1216.373 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Tampa to Ixtapa generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W