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How far is Oaxaca from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Oaxaca (Oaxaca International Airport) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers / 1547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oaxaca (OAX) is 2205 miles / 3549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Oaxaca International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Oaxaca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1780.172 miles
  • 2864.909 kilometers
  • 1546.927 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
  • 1781.236 miles
  • 2866.622 kilometers
  • 1547.852 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 Oaxaca?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Oaxaca generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 Oaxaca

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Oaxaca International Airport (OAX).

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 Oaxaca International Airport
City: Oaxaca
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: OAX
ICAO Code: MMOX
Coordinates: 16°59′59″N, 96°43′35″W