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How far is Managua from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Managua (Augusto C. Sandino International Airport) is 2524 miles / 4062 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Managua (MGA) is 3260 miles / 5247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 50 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Augusto C. Sandino International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Managua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2523.836 miles
  • 4061.720 kilometers
  • 2193.153 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
  • 2524.714 miles
  • 4063.134 kilometers
  • 2193.917 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 Managua?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Managua generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 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 Managua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA).

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 Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
City: Managua
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: MGA
ICAO Code: MNMG
Coordinates: 12°8′29″N, 86°10′5″W