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How far is Ixtapa from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers / 2167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 3068 miles / 4938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 26 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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2494
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4013
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2167
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Distance from Vancouver to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2493.729 miles
  • 4013.268 kilometers
  • 2166.991 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
  • 2497.152 miles
  • 4018.776 kilometers
  • 2169.966 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Ixtapa generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 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 Ixtapa

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

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 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