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How far is Xalapa from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 660 miles / 1062 kilometers / 574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Xalapa (JAL) is 859 miles / 1383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 51 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 660.092 miles
  • 1062.315 kilometers
  • 573.604 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
  • 660.792 miles
  • 1063.441 kilometers
  • 574.212 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 San Salvador to Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and Xalapa?

There is no time difference between San Salvador and Xalapa.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Xalapa generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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