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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1114 miles / 1792 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 42 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Tucson to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1113.643 miles
  • 1792.235 kilometers
  • 967.730 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
  • 1116.384 miles
  • 1796.646 kilometers
  • 970.111 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Tucson to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W