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How far is Oaxaca from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Oaxaca (Oaxaca International Airport) is 170 miles / 274 kilometers / 148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Oaxaca (OAX) is 277 miles / 446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 44 minutes.

El Lencero Airport – Oaxaca International Airport

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Distance from Xalapa to Oaxaca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 170.296 miles
  • 274.066 kilometers
  • 147.984 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
  • 171.083 miles
  • 275.332 kilometers
  • 148.667 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 Xalapa to Oaxaca?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Oaxaca International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xalapa and Oaxaca?

There is no time difference between Xalapa and Oaxaca.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Oaxaca generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xalapa to Oaxaca

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Oaxaca International Airport
City: Oaxaca
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: OAX
ICAO Code: MMOX
Coordinates: 16°59′59″N, 96°43′35″W