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How far is Molokai, HI, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 2515 miles / 4047 kilometers / 2185 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Molokai Airport

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2185
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Distance from Los Angeles to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2514.540 miles
  • 4046.760 kilometers
  • 2185.076 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
  • 2511.556 miles
  • 4041.958 kilometers
  • 2182.483 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Molokai Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Molokai generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Molokai

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

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W