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How far is Puerto Plata from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Puerto Plata (Gregorio Luperón International Airport) is 3081 miles / 4958 kilometers / 2677 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Gregorio Luperón International Airport

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2677
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Distance from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3080.981 miles
  • 4958.358 kilometers
  • 2677.299 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
  • 3077.086 miles
  • 4952.090 kilometers
  • 2673.914 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 Puerto Plata?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Gregorio Luperón International Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Puerto Plata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP).

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 Gregorio Luperón International Airport
City: Puerto Plata
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: POP
ICAO Code: MDPP
Coordinates: 19°45′28″N, 70°34′11″W