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How far is Mexicali from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 781 miles / 1256 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Mexicali (MXL) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.629 miles
  • 1256.301 kilometers
  • 678.348 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
  • 779.007 miles
  • 1253.690 kilometers
  • 676.938 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 Lubbock to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Mexicali generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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