How far is Mexicali from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 500 miles / 805 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Mexicali (MXL) is 579 miles / 932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 2 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Mexicali International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Mexicali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Mexicali. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 500.042 miles
- 804.739 kilometers
- 434.524 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- 499.894 miles
- 804.501 kilometers
- 434.396 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 San Jose to Mexicali?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Mexicali?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)
On average, flying from San Jose to Mexicali generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Mexicali
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |