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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1485 miles / 2390 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 1884 miles / 3032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 42 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1485.357 miles
  • 2390.450 kilometers
  • 1290.740 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
  • 1487.122 miles
  • 2393.291 kilometers
  • 1292.274 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W