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How far is Mexicali from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3498 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2574 miles / 4142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 30 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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3498
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1889
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2173.431 miles
  • 3497.798 kilometers
  • 1888.660 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
  • 2168.901 miles
  • 3490.508 kilometers
  • 1884.723 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 Washington D.C. to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Mexicali generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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