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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Puerto Vallarta?

The distance between Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 31 minutes.

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Puerto Vallarta to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 971.277 miles
  • 1563.119 kilometers
  • 844.017 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
  • 973.737 miles
  • 1567.079 kilometers
  • 846.155 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Puerto Vallarta to Phoenix generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines