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How far is Tapachula from Palenque?

The distance between Palenque (Palenque International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers / 165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palenque (PQM) to Tapachula (TAP) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 42 minutes.

Palenque International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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Distance from Palenque to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 189.795 miles
  • 305.445 kilometers
  • 164.927 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
  • 190.693 miles
  • 306.891 kilometers
  • 165.708 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 Palenque to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Palenque International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palenque and Tapachula?

There is no time difference between Palenque and Tapachula.

Flight carbon footprint between Palenque International Airport (PQM) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from Palenque to Tapachula generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palenque to Tapachula

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

Airport information

Origin Palenque International Airport
City: Palenque
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PQM
ICAO Code: MMPQ
Coordinates: 17°31′59″N, 92°0′55″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