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How far is Calama from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Calama (El Loa Airport) is 5067 miles / 8154 kilometers / 4403 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – El Loa Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Calama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5066.893 miles
  • 8154.374 kilometers
  • 4403.010 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
  • 5078.135 miles
  • 8172.466 kilometers
  • 4412.779 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 Calama?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to El Loa Airport is 10 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Loa Airport (CJC)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Calama generates about 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 593 kilograms equals 1 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Calama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and El Loa Airport (CJC).

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 El Loa Airport
City: Calama
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: CJC
ICAO Code: SCCF
Coordinates: 22°29′53″S, 68°54′12″W