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How far is Simao from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 7752 miles / 12476 kilometers / 6737 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7752.228 miles
  • 12476.002 kilometers
  • 6736.502 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
  • 7739.987 miles
  • 12456.302 kilometers
  • 6725.865 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 15 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Simao generates about 962 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 962 kilograms equals 2 122 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E