The straight-line distance from Houston, United States to Mexico City, Mexico is 1,210 km (752 miles).Mexico City is SSW of Houston.
Distance (km)
1,210
straight line
Distance (miles)
752
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
199° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr | 1,210 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 19 hr 42 min | ~1,573 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Houston, United States |
| To | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,210 km (752 miles) |
| Bearing | 199° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Houston) | 29.7604°, -95.3698° |
| Coordinates (Mexico City) | 19.4326°, -99.1332° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Houston to Mexico City is 1,210 km (752 miles). Mexico City is SSW of Houston.
A direct flight from Houston to Mexico City takes approximately 2 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Houston to Mexico City takes approximately 19 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Mexico City is SSW (199 degrees) from Houston.
The distance from Mexico City to Houston is the same: 1,210 km (752 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.