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How far is Mexicali from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1485 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1691 miles / 2721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 14 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1485.463 miles
  • 2390.620 kilometers
  • 1290.832 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
  • 1482.570 miles
  • 2385.965 kilometers
  • 1288.318 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 New Orleans to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Mexicali generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′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