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How far is Tapachula from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 2859 miles / 4602 kilometers / 2485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Tapachula (TAP) is 3565 miles / 5737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 56 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Tapachula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Tapachula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2859.324 miles
  • 4601.637 kilometers
  • 2484.685 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
  • 2862.983 miles
  • 4607.525 kilometers
  • 2487.864 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 Kelowna to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Tapachula generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W
Destination Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″W