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How far is Tapachula from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 2094 miles / 3369 kilometers / 1819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tapachula (TAP) is 2593 miles / 4173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 6 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2093.525 miles
  • 3369.202 kilometers
  • 1819.224 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
  • 2094.570 miles
  • 3370.883 kilometers
  • 1820.131 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 Los Angeles to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tapachula generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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