How far is Mexicali from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 114 miles / 183 kilometers / 99 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Mexicali (MXL) is 142 miles / 229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 45 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Mexicali International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Mexicali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 113.743 miles
- 183.052 kilometers
- 98.840 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- 113.507 miles
- 182.672 kilometers
- 98.635 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 Diego to Mexicali?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Mexicali?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)
On average, flying from San Diego to Mexicali generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 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 Diego to Mexicali
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |