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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 468 miles / 753 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Harlingen (HRL) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 59 minutes.

El Lencero Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Xalapa to Harlingen

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xalapa to Harlingen. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 467.914 miles
  • 753.035 kilometers
  • 406.606 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
  • 469.789 miles
  • 756.052 kilometers
  • 408.235 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 Xalapa to Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Valley International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Harlingen generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xalapa to Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

Airport information

Origin El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W
Destination Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W