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How far is Mexico City from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 1808 miles / 2909 kilometers / 1571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Mexico City (MEX) is 2251 miles / 3623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 40 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Mexico City International Airport

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1808
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Distance from Richmond to Mexico City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.813 miles
  • 2909.393 kilometers
  • 1570.947 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
  • 1808.835 miles
  • 2911.038 kilometers
  • 1571.835 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 Richmond to Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Mexico City International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

On average, flying from Richmond to Mexico City generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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