Distance from Maracaibo to Mérida
How far is it from Maracaibo to Mérida? About 1,391 mi in a straight line and 1,641 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Maracaibo and Mérida are about 1,391 mi (2,238 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 1,641 mi (2,641 km), a drive of about 27 hr 48 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 3 hr 3 min.
| Straight-line distance | 1,391 mi / 2,238 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 1,641 mi / 2,641 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 27 hr 48 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 3 hr 3 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $205 |
| Typical flight fare | $200–$600 |
| Geographic midpoint | 16.008, -80.383 |
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
Maracaibo to Mérida is about 1,391 mi (2,238 km) in a straight line, and roughly 1,641 mi (2,641 km) by road.