How far is Mexico City from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 44 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Mexico City International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1552.783 miles
- 2498.962 kilometers
- 1349.331 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- 1553.431 miles
- 2500.005 kilometers
- 1349.895 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 Los Angeles to Mexico City?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Mexico City International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Mexico City?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Mexico City generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Mexico City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Mexico City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MEX |
| ICAO Code: | MMMX |
| Coordinates: | 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City (MEX)
| Aeroméxico |
| Air New Zealand |
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |
| Volaris |