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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Mexicali?

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

The driving distance from Mexicali (MXL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 56 minutes.

Mexicali International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Mexicali to Los Angeles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexicali to Los Angeles. 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 Mexicali to Los Angeles?

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

What is the time difference between Mexicali and Los Angeles?

There is no time difference between Mexicali and Los Angeles.

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

On average, flying from Mexicali to Los Angeles 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 Mexicali to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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