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How far is Tijuana from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 1882 miles / 3028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.

El Lencero Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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Distance from Xalapa to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.104 miles
  • 2476.948 kilometers
  • 1337.445 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
  • 1539.238 miles
  • 2477.164 kilometers
  • 1337.561 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 Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Tijuana generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Tijuana

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

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 Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W