How far is Nelson from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 6757 miles / 10874 kilometers / 5872 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6756.956 miles
- 10874.266 kilometers
- 5871.634 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- 6769.562 miles
- 10894.555 kilometers
- 5882.589 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Nelson Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Nelson generates about 821 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 821 kilograms equals 1 809 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |