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How far is Panama City from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY) is 2075 miles / 3339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 25 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.016 miles
  • 2410.824 kilometers
  • 1301.741 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
  • 1498.171 miles
  • 2411.072 kilometers
  • 1301.875 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 Mexico City to Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Panama City generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W

Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Panama City (PTY)

Aeroméxico
Copa Airlines