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How far is Mérida from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Mérida (Mérida International Airport) is 1970 miles / 3171 kilometers / 1712 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mérida (MID) is 2723 miles / 4382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 8 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Mérida International Airport

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1970
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3171
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1712
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Distance from Los Angeles to Mérida

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Mérida. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1970.496 miles
  • 3171.207 kilometers
  • 1712.315 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
  • 1969.043 miles
  • 3168.867 kilometers
  • 1711.051 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 Los Angeles to Mérida?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Mérida International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mérida International Airport (MID)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Mérida generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Mérida

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mérida International Airport (MID).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Mérida International Airport
City: Mérida
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MID
ICAO Code: MMMD
Coordinates: 20°56′13″N, 89°39′27″W