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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1349 miles / 2170 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1620 miles / 2607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 58 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Valley International Airport

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1349
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2170
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1172
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Distance from Los Angeles to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.656 miles
  • 2170.451 kilometers
  • 1171.950 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
  • 1347.070 miles
  • 2167.899 kilometers
  • 1170.572 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Harlingen generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Harlingen

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

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W