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How far is Cusco from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cusco (Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport) is 4473 miles / 7198 kilometers / 3887 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Cusco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4472.907 miles
  • 7198.445 kilometers
  • 3886.850 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
  • 4481.425 miles
  • 7212.154 kilometers
  • 3894.251 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 Cusco?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cusco generates about 516 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 516 kilograms equals 1 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Cusco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ).

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 Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
City: Cusco
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: CUZ
ICAO Code: SPZO
Coordinates: 13°32′8″S, 71°56′19″W