Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Mexicali (MXL)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Mexicali (Los Angeles International Airport – Mexicali International Airport) is 204 miles / 329 kilometers / 178 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 53 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexicali (MXL) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers and travel time by car is about 4 hours 37 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).
How far is Mexicali from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Mexicali. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Mexicali.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 55 kg (121 pounds).
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