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

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1241 miles / 1997 kilometers / 1078 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Waco (ACT) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 40 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.018 miles
  • 1997.226 kilometers
  • 1078.416 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
  • 1238.514 miles
  • 1993.195 kilometers
  • 1076.239 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 Waco?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Waco generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

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 Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W