How far is Punta Cana from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) is 3247 miles / 5225 kilometers / 2821 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Punta Cana International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Punta Cana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Punta Cana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3246.820 miles
- 5225.250 kilometers
- 2821.409 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- 3242.921 miles
- 5218.976 kilometers
- 2818.022 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 Punta Cana?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Punta Cana?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Punta Cana generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Punta Cana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
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 | Punta Cana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Cana |
| Country: | Dominican Republic  |
| IATA Code: | PUJ |
| ICAO Code: | MDPC |
| Coordinates: | 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W |