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How far is Kaukura Atoll from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Kaukura Atoll (Kaukura Airport) is 3893 miles / 6266 kilometers / 3383 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Kaukura Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Kaukura Atoll

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3893.286 miles
  • 6265.637 kilometers
  • 3383.173 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
  • 3906.346 miles
  • 6286.655 kilometers
  • 3394.522 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 Kaukura Atoll?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Kaukura Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kaukura Airport (KKR)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Kaukura Atoll generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 977 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Kaukura Atoll

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

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 Kaukura Airport
City: Kaukura Atoll
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: KKR
ICAO Code: NTGK
Coordinates: 15°39′47″S, 146°53′5″W