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How far is Shantou from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 7079 miles / 11393 kilometers / 6152 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7079.185 miles
  • 11392.844 kilometers
  • 6151.644 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
  • 7067.200 miles
  • 11373.555 kilometers
  • 6141.229 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 Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 13 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Shantou generates about 866 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 866 kilograms equals 1 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E