Distance from Playa del Carmen to San Pedro Sula
How far is it from Playa del Carmen to San Pedro Sula? About 359 mi in a straight line and 438 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Playa del Carmen and San Pedro Sula are about 359 mi (578 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 438 mi (706 km), a drive of about 7 hr 26 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 10 min.
| Straight-line distance | 359 mi / 578 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 438 mi / 706 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 26 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $55 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 18.066, -87.559 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Playa del Carmen to San Pedro Sula is about 359 mi (578 km) in a straight line, and roughly 438 mi (706 km) by road.