Distance from Washington to Mexico City

The distance between Washington, United States and Mexico City, Mexico is 3,029 kilometers (1,882 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Mexico City, Mexico

Washington, D.C. is located in the eastern United States, while Mexico City is situated in the central part of Mexico, both being major capitals in North America. The straight-line distance between them is 3,029 kilometers, heading southwest.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Mexico City is at 2,240 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Mexico City covers major highways like I-95, I-85, and I-10, passing through regions such as the southeastern United States and northern Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Atlanta, Houston, Monterrey.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Mexico City crosses diverse landscapes, including urban centers and rural areas, with landmarks like the Appalachian Mountains and the Gulf Coast.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, avoiding the summer heat and winter holidays in Mexico City.

Climate

Mexico City generally has a milder climate compared to Washington, D.C., with less humidity and more consistent temperatures throughout the year.

Accessibility

Mexico City offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, though Washington, D.C. has more developed infrastructure for accessibility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
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Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

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