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How far is Apia from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Apia (Faleolo International Airport) is 4819 miles / 7755 kilometers / 4187 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Faleolo International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Apia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4818.685 miles
  • 7754.921 kilometers
  • 4187.323 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
  • 4825.853 miles
  • 7766.457 kilometers
  • 4193.551 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 Apia?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Faleolo International Airport is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Faleolo International Airport (APW)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Apia generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Apia

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

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 Faleolo International Airport
City: Apia
Country: Samoa Flag of Samoa
IATA Code: APW
ICAO Code: NSFA
Coordinates: 13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W