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How far is Tapachula from La Ceiba?

The distance between La Ceiba (Golosón International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers / 325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Ceiba (LCE) to Tapachula (TAP) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 54 minutes.

Golosón International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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Distance from La Ceiba to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 373.943 miles
  • 601.802 kilometers
  • 324.947 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
  • 373.509 miles
  • 601.105 kilometers
  • 324.571 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 La Ceiba to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Golosón International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between La Ceiba and Tapachula?

There is no time difference between La Ceiba and Tapachula.

Flight carbon footprint between Golosón International Airport (LCE) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from La Ceiba to Tapachula generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Ceiba to Tapachula

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

Airport information

Origin Golosón International Airport
City: La Ceiba
Country: Honduras Flag of Honduras
IATA Code: LCE
ICAO Code: MHLC
Coordinates: 15°44′33″N, 86°51′10″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