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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2711 miles / 4363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 22 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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2201
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3542
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1912
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Distance from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2200.855 miles
  • 3541.933 kilometers
  • 1912.491 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
  • 2203.802 miles
  • 3546.676 kilometers
  • 1915.052 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 Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W

Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

Air Canada
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WestJet