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How far is Mazatlán from Puerto Vallarta?

The distance between Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) and Mazatlán (Mazatlán International Airport) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Mazatlán (MZT) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 33 minutes.

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport – Mazatlán International Airport

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Distance from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 182.665 miles
  • 293.971 kilometers
  • 158.732 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
  • 183.300 miles
  • 294.993 kilometers
  • 159.284 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 Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán?

The estimated flight time from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Mazatlán International Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) and Mazatlán International Airport (MZT)

On average, flying from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlán generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Mazatlán International Airport
City: Mazatlán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MZT
ICAO Code: MMMZ
Coordinates: 23°9′41″N, 106°15′57″W