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How far is Mackay from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 7152 miles / 11510 kilometers / 6215 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Mackay Airport

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6215
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Distance from Los Angeles to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7151.789 miles
  • 11509.689 kilometers
  • 6214.735 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
  • 7154.310 miles
  • 11513.746 kilometers
  • 6216.926 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Mackay Airport is 14 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Mackay generates about 876 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 876 kilograms equals 1 932 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Mackay

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

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E