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How far is Mexicali from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1422 miles / 2288 kilometers / 1235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1785 miles / 2872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1421.642 miles
  • 2287.912 kilometers
  • 1235.373 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
  • 1419.680 miles
  • 2284.753 kilometers
  • 1233.668 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 Waterloo to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Mexicali generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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