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How far is Acapulco from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 1269 miles / 2042 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Acapulco (ACA) is 1562 miles / 2513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 17 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Tucson to Acapulco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Acapulco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1268.591 miles
  • 2041.600 kilometers
  • 1102.376 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
  • 1271.327 miles
  • 2046.002 kilometers
  • 1104.753 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 Tucson to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Tucson to Acapulco generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W