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How far is Panama City from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 3741 miles / 6021 kilometers / 3251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Panama City (PTY) is 4944 miles / 7956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 12 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Panama City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Panama City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3741.216 miles
  • 6020.904 kilometers
  • 3251.028 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
  • 3744.128 miles
  • 6025.591 kilometers
  • 3253.559 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 Vancouver to Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 7 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Panama City generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Panama City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W