The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to Mexico City, Mexico is 2,490 km (1,548 miles).Mexico City is SE of Los Angeles.
Distance (km)
2,490
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,548
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
126° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 36 min | 2,490 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 40 hr 30 min | ~3,237 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 | Los Angeles, United States |
| To | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,490 km (1,548 miles) |
| Bearing | 126° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Los Angeles) | 34.0522°, -118.2437° |
| Coordinates (Mexico City) | 19.4326°, -99.1332° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City is 2,490 km (1,548 miles). Mexico City is SE of Los Angeles.
A direct flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City takes approximately 3 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Los Angeles to Mexico City takes approximately 40 hr 30 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 SE (126 degrees) from Los Angeles.
The distance from Mexico City to Los Angeles is the same: 2,490 km (1,548 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.