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How far is Acapulco from Los Angeles, CA?

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

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2064 miles / 3321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 22 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Acapulco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Acapulco. 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 Los Angeles to Acapulco?

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

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

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Acapulco 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 Los Angeles to Acapulco

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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