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How far is Xalapa from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1660 miles / 2672 kilometers / 1443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Xalapa (JAL) is 2088 miles / 3361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 54 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1660.290 miles
  • 2671.977 kilometers
  • 1442.752 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
  • 1660.503 miles
  • 2672.321 kilometers
  • 1442.938 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 Los Angeles to Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Xalapa generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination 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