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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1349 miles / 2170 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1619 miles / 2605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 0 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1349
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2170
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1172
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Distance from Harlingen to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.656 miles
  • 2170.451 kilometers
  • 1171.950 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
  • 1347.070 miles
  • 2167.899 kilometers
  • 1170.572 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 Harlingen to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Los Angeles generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination 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