How far is Mexicali from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Mexicali (MXL) is 631 miles / 1015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 50 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Mexicali International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Mexicali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 549.619 miles
- 884.526 kilometers
- 477.606 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- 549.792 miles
- 884.805 kilometers
- 477.756 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 Sacramento to Mexicali?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Mexicali?
There is no time difference between Sacramento and Mexicali.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Mexicali generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Mexicali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |