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How far is Saipan from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Saipan (Saipan International Airport) is 5974 miles / 9614 kilometers / 5191 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Saipan International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Saipan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5973.950 miles
  • 9614.140 kilometers
  • 5191.220 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
  • 5965.572 miles
  • 9600.658 kilometers
  • 5183.940 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 Saipan?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Saipan International Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Saipan International Airport (SPN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Saipan generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Saipan

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

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 Saipan International Airport
City: Saipan
Country: Northern Mariana Islands Flag of Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code: SPN
ICAO Code: PGSN
Coordinates: 15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E