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How far is Tapachula from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Tobías Bolaños International Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 648 miles / 1043 kilometers / 563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SYQ) to Tapachula (TAP) is 866 miles / 1393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 47 minutes.

Tobías Bolaños International Airport – Tapachula International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Tapachula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 647.787 miles
  • 1042.513 kilometers
  • 562.912 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
  • 648.061 miles
  • 1042.953 kilometers
  • 563.149 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 Jose to Tapachula?

The estimated flight time from Tobías Bolaños International Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Tapachula?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Tapachula.

Flight carbon footprint between Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Tapachula generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 261 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 Jose to Tapachula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).

Airport information

Origin Tobías Bolaños International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SYQ
ICAO Code: MRPV
Coordinates: 9°57′25″N, 84°8′23″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