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How far is Islip, NY, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 2510 miles / 4039 kilometers / 2181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Islip (ISP) is 2866 miles / 4612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 4 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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4039
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2181
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Distance from Los Angeles to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2509.687 miles
  • 4038.950 kilometers
  • 2180.859 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
  • 2504.177 miles
  • 4030.082 kilometers
  • 2176.070 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Islip generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W