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Distance from Mexico City to Essen

Straight line

9,404 km
5,843 mi · 5,078 NM

By road

2,472 km
1,536 mi

Travel time

26 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 15 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Mexico City from Essen?

Mexico City (Mexico) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 9,404 km in a straight line, that is 5,843 miles or 5,078 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mexico City to Essen is 2,472 km (1,536 miles), about 26 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Mexico City, Essen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Mexico into Germany. The halfway point is at 48.8219°, -61.2628°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mexico City from Essen?

By road it is 2,472 km (1,536 miles) from Mexico City to Essen; in a straight line it is 9,404 km (5,843 miles).

How long is the drive from Mexico City to Essen?

About 26 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Mexico City?

Essen is to the north-east of Mexico City, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 15 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.