Mexico City to Havana: Exactly 1,784 km (1,108 mi)

Mexico City, Mexico → Havana, Cuba

1,784
Kilometers
1,108
Miles
~2h 44min
Flight time (est.)

963 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Havana is 1,784 km (1,108 miles). Havana lies roughly east-northeast of Mexico City; the initial great-circle bearing is 74° (ENE). It is an international route from Mexico to Cuba.

Coordinates & Bearing

Mexico City (Central, Mexico) sits at 19.4326°N, 99.1332°W; Havana (Havana, Cuba) is at 23.1136°N, 82.3666°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 74° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Mexico City to Havana

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 44min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road connection

There is no continuous road connection between Mexico City and Havana — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Mexico City and Havana lies at approximately 21.4820°N, 90.8555°W — the position that is an equal 892 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, Havana (America/Havana) is 1 or 2 hours ahead of Mexico City (America/Mexico_City), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Mexico City from Havana?

The straight-line distance from Mexico City to Havana is approximately 1,784 km (1,108 miles, 963 nautical miles).

What direction is Havana from Mexico City?

Havana lies roughly east-northeast of Mexico City; the initial great-circle bearing is 74° (ENE).

How long does it take to fly from Mexico City to Havana?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 44min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Mexico City to Havana?

There is no continuous road connection between Mexico City and Havana — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Havana?

Depending on the date, Havana (America/Havana) is 1 or 2 hours ahead of Mexico City (America/Mexico_City), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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