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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 2665 miles / 4290 kilometers / 2316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nantucket (ACK) is 3086 miles / 4966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 36 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2665.472 miles
  • 4289.662 kilometers
  • 2316.232 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
  • 2659.589 miles
  • 4280.193 kilometers
  • 2311.119 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 Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Nantucket generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 649 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 Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

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 Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W