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How far is Meridian, MS, from Poza Rica?

The distance between Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 970 miles / 1562 kilometers / 843 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Meridian (MEI) is 1306 miles / 2101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

El Tajín National Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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970
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1562
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843
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Distance from Poza Rica to Meridian

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Poza Rica to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 970.287 miles
  • 1561.526 kilometers
  • 843.157 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
  • 972.170 miles
  • 1564.556 kilometers
  • 844.792 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 Poza Rica to Meridian?

The estimated flight time from El Tajín National Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Poza Rica and Meridian?

There is no time difference between Poza Rica and Meridian.

Flight carbon footprint between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Poza Rica to Meridian generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Poza Rica to Meridian

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

Airport information

Origin El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″W
Destination Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W