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How far is Cozumel from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cozumel (Cozumel International Airport) is 2135 miles / 3435 kilometers / 1855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cozumel (CZM) is 2932 miles / 4718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 37 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Cozumel International Airport

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2135
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3435
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1855
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Distance from Los Angeles to Cozumel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2134.719 miles
  • 3435.497 kilometers
  • 1855.020 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
  • 2132.956 miles
  • 3432.659 kilometers
  • 1853.488 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 Cozumel?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cozumel International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cozumel International Airport (CZM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cozumel generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 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 Cozumel

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

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 Cozumel International Airport
City: Cozumel
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CZM
ICAO Code: MMCZ
Coordinates: 20°31′20″N, 86°55′32″W