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How far is Mexico City from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 2007 miles / 3230 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Mexico City (MEX) is 2467 miles / 3970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 26 minutes.

Wings Field – Mexico City International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Mexico City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2006.824 miles
  • 3229.670 kilometers
  • 1743.883 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
  • 2008.008 miles
  • 3231.575 kilometers
  • 1744.911 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 Philadelphia to Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Mexico City International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Mexico City generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Mexico City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W
Destination Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W