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How far is Xalapa from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 148 miles / 239 kilometers / 129 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Xalapa (JAL) is 181 miles / 292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 42 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 148.430 miles
  • 238.874 kilometers
  • 128.982 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
  • 148.209 miles
  • 238.519 kilometers
  • 128.790 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 Mexico City to Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mexico City and Xalapa?

There is no time difference between Mexico City and Xalapa.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Xalapa generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″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

Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Xalapa (JAL)

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