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How far is Palenque from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Palenque (Palenque International Airport) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Palenque (PQM) is 2469 miles / 3974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 9 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Palenque International Airport

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1986
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3196
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1726
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Distance from Los Angeles to Palenque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.694 miles
  • 3195.665 kilometers
  • 1725.521 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
  • 1985.702 miles
  • 3195.678 kilometers
  • 1725.528 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 Palenque?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Palenque International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Palenque International Airport (PQM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Palenque generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Palenque

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

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 Palenque International Airport
City: Palenque
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PQM
ICAO Code: MMPQ
Coordinates: 17°31′59″N, 92°0′55″W