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How far is Piedras Negras from Vernal, UT?

The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Piedras Negras (Piedras Negras International Airport) is 961 miles / 1546 kilometers / 835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Piedras Negras (PDS) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 54 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Piedras Negras International Airport

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Distance from Vernal to Piedras Negras

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Piedras Negras. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 960.619 miles
  • 1545.966 kilometers
  • 834.755 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
  • 961.657 miles
  • 1547.637 kilometers
  • 835.657 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 Vernal to Piedras Negras?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Piedras Negras International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)

On average, flying from Vernal to Piedras Negras generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Piedras Negras

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).

Airport information

Origin Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W
Destination Piedras Negras International Airport
City: Piedras Negras
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PDS
ICAO Code: MMPG
Coordinates: 28°37′38″N, 100°32′6″W