How far is Golfito from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 2836 miles / 4563 kilometers / 2464 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Golfito (GLF) is 3641 miles / 5860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 40 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Golfito Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Golfito
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Golfito. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2835.535 miles
- 4563.351 kilometers
- 2464.012 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- 2837.192 miles
- 4566.019 kilometers
- 2465.453 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 Golfito?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Golfito Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Golfito?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Golfito Airport (GLF)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Golfito generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 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 Golfito
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Golfito Airport (GLF).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Golfito Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golfito |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | GLF |
| ICAO Code: | MRGF |
| Coordinates: | 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W |