Los Angeles to Mexico City distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City is 2,490 km (1,548 miles), about 3 h 37 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 2,490 km
- Miles
- 1,548 mi
- Nautical miles
- 1,345 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 3 h 37 min
- Initial heading
- 126° SE
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About this route
2,490 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. Over a distance this short the great circle and a straight line on the map are almost identical.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Mexico City?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City is about 2,490 km, or 1,548 miles (1,345 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 3 h 37 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing.
Which direction is Mexico City from Los Angeles?
Leaving Los Angeles, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 126° (SE).