Mérida to Miami flights
Miami lies 1,100 km (684 mi) north-east of Mérida, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Mérida | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 487,014 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | MIA, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 33101–33299 |
Clocks in Miami are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands 4 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Miami
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Miami
Miami is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Miami International Airport (MIA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,016-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 33 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 17 km), South Bimini Airport (BIM, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport | MIA | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,016 ft | 8 ft |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | FLL | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,000 ft | 9 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (regional) | OPF | 17 km (11 mi) | 8,002 ft | 8 ft |
| South Bimini Airport (regional) | BIM | 93 km (58 mi) | 5,409 ft | 10 ft |
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Staying in Miami
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Common questions
How far is Miami from Mérida?
1,100 km (684 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Miami by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Miami?
Miami is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Miami flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Miami International Airport (MIA); Miami also has FLL, OPF, BIM.
What currency do I need in Miami?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Miami?
Our booking partner lists 2,460+ places to stay in Miami, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.