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Distance from Mexico City to New York

3,359 km (2,087 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

3,359 km

Kilometers

2,087 miles

Miles

~4h 27m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Mexico City

Mexico
Area: 1,485 km²
Population: 9.21M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 2240m

New York

USA
Area: 783 km²
Population: 8.34M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 10m

The distance between Mexico City and New York is roughly equivalent to 8 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Mexico City is known for Zócalo plaza and Chapultepec Castle, while New York is famous for Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

In terms of city area, Mexico City is 1.9x larger than New York. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Mexico City from New York?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Mexico City to New York is 3,359 km (2,087 miles).

How long is the flight from Mexico City to New York?

A direct flight would take approximately 4h 27m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Mexico City bigger than New York?

Mexico City is larger at 1,485 km², compared to 783 km².

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