Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Mexico City (MEX)
Distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City (Los Angeles International Airport – Mexico City International Airport) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.
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How far is Mexico City from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Mexico City. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1552.783 miles
- 2498.962 kilometers
- 1349.331 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1553.431 miles
- 2500.005 kilometers
- 1349.895 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is 3 hours 26 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Mexico City is 2 hours. Mexico City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 170 kg (374 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Mexico City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MEX |
| ICAO Code: | MMMX |
| Coordinates: | 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W |
Los Angeles to Mexico City flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
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