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How far is Ixtapa from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1162 miles / 1869 kilometers / 1009 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 1406 miles / 2262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 15 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Tucson to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1161.588 miles
  • 1869.395 kilometers
  • 1009.393 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
  • 1164.335 miles
  • 1873.815 kilometers
  • 1011.779 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Tucson to Ixtapa generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Ixtapa

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

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 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