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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 1997 miles / 3213 kilometers / 1735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 48 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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1997
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3213
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1735
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Distance from Mexico City to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1996.531 miles
  • 3213.104 kilometers
  • 1734.938 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
  • 1997.657 miles
  • 3214.918 kilometers
  • 1735.917 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 Mexico City to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Philadelphia generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W