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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Mexicali?

The distance between Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1485 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexicali (MXL) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1691 miles / 2721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 17 minutes.

Mexicali International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Mexicali to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1485.463 miles
  • 2390.620 kilometers
  • 1290.832 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
  • 1482.570 miles
  • 2385.965 kilometers
  • 1288.318 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 New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Mexicali International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Mexicali to New Orleans generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W