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How far is Mexicali from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 2161 miles / 3477 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2529 miles / 4070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 35 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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3477
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1878
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Distance from Richmond to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2160.668 miles
  • 3477.258 kilometers
  • 1877.569 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
  • 2156.106 miles
  • 3469.916 kilometers
  • 1873.605 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 Richmond to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Mexicali generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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