Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Bora Bora from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 4103 miles / 6603 kilometers / 3565 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Bora Bora Airport

Distance arrow
4103
Miles
Distance arrow
6603
Kilometers
Distance arrow
3565
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Los Angeles to Bora Bora

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4102.840 miles
  • 6602.880 kilometers
  • 3565.270 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
  • 4115.231 miles
  • 6622.822 kilometers
  • 3576.038 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 Bora Bora?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Bora Bora generates about 469 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 469 kilograms equals 1 034 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Bora Bora

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

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 Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W