Mérida to Lakeland flights
Lakeland lies 1,104 km (686 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 | Lakeland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 104,401 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | TPA, 58 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 33801–33815 |
Clocks in Lakeland 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 Lakeland
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 Lakeland
Lakeland is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 74 km), Orlando International Airport (MCO, 76 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 93 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Orlando International Airport | MCO | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,005 ft | 96 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lakeland from Mérida?
1,104 km (686 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Lakeland 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 Lakeland?
Lakeland is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Lakeland flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Tampa International Airport (TPA); Lakeland also has PIE, MCO, SRQ, LAL.
What currency do I need in Lakeland?
The Dollar (USD).
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.