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How far is Xalapa from Oaxaca?

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

The driving distance from Oaxaca (OAX) to Xalapa (JAL) is 277 miles / 445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 45 minutes.

Oaxaca International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Oaxaca to Xalapa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oaxaca to Xalapa. 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 Oaxaca to Xalapa?

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

What is the time difference between Oaxaca and Xalapa?

There is no time difference between Oaxaca and Xalapa.

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

On average, flying from Oaxaca to Xalapa 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 Oaxaca to Xalapa

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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