Distance from Guatemala City to Mérida
How far is it from Guatemala City to Mérida? About 442 mi in a straight line and 539 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Guatemala City and Mérida are about 442 mi (711 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 539 mi (867 km), a drive of about 9 hr 8 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 19 min.
| Straight-line distance | 442 mi / 711 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 539 mi / 867 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 8 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 19 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $67 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 17.809, -90.073 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Guatemala City to Mérida is about 442 mi (711 km) in a straight line, and roughly 539 mi (867 km) by road.