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How far is Mexicali from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Mexicali (MXL) is 698 miles / 1124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 26 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Mexicali

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 523.350 miles
  • 842.251 kilometers
  • 454.779 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 522.468 miles
  • 840.830 kilometers
  • 454.012 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Albuquerque to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Mexicali International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Mexicali generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W