How far is Ixtapa from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1430 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 1735 miles / 2792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 34 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Ixtapa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Ixtapa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1430.123 miles
- 2301.559 kilometers
- 1242.743 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- 1431.814 miles
- 2304.281 kilometers
- 1244.212 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 San Diego to Ixtapa?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Ixtapa?
The time difference between San Diego and Ixtapa is 1 hour. Ixtapa is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)
On average, flying from San Diego to Ixtapa generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Ixtapa
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ixtapa |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | ZIH |
| ICAO Code: | MMZH |
| Coordinates: | 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W |