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How far is Raiatea from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 4109 miles / 6613 kilometers / 3571 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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6613
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3571
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Distance from Los Angeles to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4109.095 miles
  • 6612.947 kilometers
  • 3570.706 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
  • 4121.650 miles
  • 6633.152 kilometers
  • 3581.616 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Raiatea generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 036 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Raiatea

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

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 Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W