Driving from Comitán to Mérida
Mérida lies 589 km (366 mi) north-east of Comitán, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 718 km (446 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Comitán | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 166,178 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,655 m (5,430 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Postal codes | 23205–29045 | 21920–97203 |
Where to book car hire from Comitán to Mérida
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Staying in Mérida
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida. Of the 472 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 40 are five-star. Across 217 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 112,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Comitán?
589 km (366 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Comitán; by road roughly 718 km (446 mi).
How long does it take to get from Comitán to Mérida by car?
About 8 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Comitán and Mérida?
No, both are on America/Merida at the moment.
Where can I stay in Mérida?
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.