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How far is Houston, TX, from Mexicali?

The distance between Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers / 1034 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexicali (MXL) to Houston (IAH) is 1370 miles / 2204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 17 minutes.

Mexicali International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1189
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1914
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1034
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Distance from Mexicali to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1189.389 miles
  • 1914.136 kilometers
  • 1033.550 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
  • 1187.123 miles
  • 1910.489 kilometers
  • 1031.581 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 Mexicali to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Mexicali International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Mexicali to Houston generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexicali to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W