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How far is Tijuana from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 1429 miles / 2300 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 1711 miles / 2753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 41 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.206 miles
  • 2300.084 kilometers
  • 1241.946 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
  • 1429.773 miles
  • 2300.996 kilometers
  • 1242.439 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 Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Tijuana generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Tijuana

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

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 Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W

Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ)

Aeroméxico
Interjet
Korean Air
Volaris