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How far is Popayán from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Popayán (Guillermo León Valencia Airport) is 3457 miles / 5563 kilometers / 3004 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Guillermo León Valencia Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Popayán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3456.868 miles
  • 5563.290 kilometers
  • 3003.937 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
  • 3459.760 miles
  • 5567.945 kilometers
  • 3006.450 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 Popayán?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Guillermo León Valencia Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Popayán generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Popayán

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).

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 Guillermo León Valencia Airport
City: Popayán
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: PPN
ICAO Code: SKPP
Coordinates: 2°27′15″N, 76°36′33″W