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How far is Mexicali from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 204 miles / 329 kilometers / 178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexicali (MXL) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 55 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 204.325 miles
  • 328.830 kilometers
  • 177.554 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
  • 204.080 miles
  • 328.434 kilometers
  • 177.340 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 Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Mexicali?

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Mexicali.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Mexicali generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 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 Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

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 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