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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Acapulco?

The distance between Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1656 miles / 2665 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Acapulco (ACA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2063 miles / 3320 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 30 minutes.

Acapulco International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Acapulco to Los Angeles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Acapulco to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1655.745 miles
  • 2664.663 kilometers
  • 1438.803 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
  • 1657.484 miles
  • 2667.462 kilometers
  • 1440.314 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 Acapulco to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Acapulco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Acapulco International Airport (ACA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Acapulco to Los Angeles generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Acapulco to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Acapulco International Airport (ACA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W
Destination Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W