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

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers / 2149 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2473.537 miles
  • 3980.771 kilometers
  • 2149.444 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
  • 2471.050 miles
  • 3976.770 kilometers
  • 2147.284 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Kamuela generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W