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How far is Mexico City from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 763 miles / 1228 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 27 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Mexico City International Airport

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1228
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663
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Distance from Houston to Mexico City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.805 miles
  • 1227.615 kilometers
  • 662.859 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
  • 765.331 miles
  • 1231.681 kilometers
  • 665.054 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 Houston to Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mexico City International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

On average, flying from Houston to Mexico City generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico
Air China
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines