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How far is Mexicali from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1381 miles / 2223 kilometers / 1200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1571 miles / 2528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 1 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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1381
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2223
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1200
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Distance from Lafayette to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1381.277 miles
  • 2222.950 kilometers
  • 1200.297 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
  • 1378.577 miles
  • 2218.605 kilometers
  • 1197.951 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 Lafayette to Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Mexicali generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Mexicali

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

Airport information

Origin Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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