Distance from Los Angeles to Mexico City

The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Mexico City, Mexico is 2,490 kilometers (1,547 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Mexico City, Mexico

Los Angeles is located in the southwestern United States, while Mexico City is situated in the central part of Mexico, both being major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 2,490 kilometers, heading southeast.

Los Angeles is at 96 meters above sea level, while Mexico City is at 2,240 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Los Angeles to Mexico City covers approximately 3100 km, passing through major highways such as I-10 and Mexican Federal Highway 85D, traversing regions like Arizona, New Mexico, and central Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Tucson, Monterrey, San Luis Potosí.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Mexico City crosses deserts, mountains, and urban landscapes, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Monterrey.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and autumn due to moderate temperatures in Mexico City, or winter for cultural events.

Climate

Mexico City generally has a milder climate compared to Los Angeles, with more rainfall and cooler temperatures, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Mexico City offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, though it may differ from Los Angeles' infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
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Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Mexico City, Mexico

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Mexico_City

Coordinates: 19.4285° N 99.1277° W

Elevation: 2,240 m (7,349 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
  • Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)
  • General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ)
  • Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
  • Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO)

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

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