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How far is Manta from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Manta (Eloy Alfaro International Airport) is 3429 miles / 5518 kilometers / 2979 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Eloy Alfaro International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Manta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3428.629 miles
  • 5517.844 kilometers
  • 2979.397 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
  • 3433.732 miles
  • 5526.056 kilometers
  • 2983.832 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 Manta?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Manta generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Manta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC).

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 Eloy Alfaro International Airport
City: Manta
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: MEC
ICAO Code: SEMT
Coordinates: 0°56′45″S, 80°40′43″W