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How far is Puerto Cabezas from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Puerto Cabezas (Puerto Cabezas Airport) is 2583 miles / 4157 kilometers / 2245 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) is 3508 miles / 5645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 29 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Puerto Cabezas Airport

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2583
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4157
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2245
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Distance from Los Angeles to Puerto Cabezas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2583.186 miles
  • 4157.236 kilometers
  • 2244.728 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
  • 2582.887 miles
  • 4156.753 kilometers
  • 2244.467 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 Cabezas?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Puerto Cabezas Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Puerto Cabezas generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 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 Puerto Cabezas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ).

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 Puerto Cabezas Airport
City: Puerto Cabezas
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: PUZ
ICAO Code: MNPC
Coordinates: 14°2′49″N, 83°23′12″W