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How far is Mexico City from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) is 2073 miles / 3336 kilometers / 1802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Mexico City (NLU) is 2553 miles / 4108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 24 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Felipe Ángeles International Airport

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2073
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3336
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1802
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Distance from New York to Mexico City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2073.168 miles
  • 3336.441 kilometers
  • 1801.534 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
  • 2074.122 miles
  • 3337.975 kilometers
  • 1802.362 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 New York to Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)

On average, flying from New York to Mexico City generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Mexico City

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Felipe Ángeles International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: NLU
ICAO Code: MMSM
Coordinates: 19°44′44″N, 99°0′52″W