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How far is Fakarava from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Fakarava (Fakarava Airport) is 3879 miles / 6242 kilometers / 3371 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Fakarava Airport

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6242
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Distance from Los Angeles to Fakarava

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3878.828 miles
  • 6242.368 kilometers
  • 3370.609 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
  • 3892.269 miles
  • 6264.000 kilometers
  • 3382.290 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 Fakarava?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Fakarava Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fakarava Airport (FAV)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Fakarava generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Fakarava

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

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 Fakarava Airport
City: Fakarava
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: FAV
ICAO Code: NTGF
Coordinates: 16°3′14″S, 145°39′25″W