How far is Ko Samui from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 8523 miles / 13717 kilometers / 7407 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Samui Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8523.300 miles
- 13716.921 kilometers
- 7406.545 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- 8513.941 miles
- 13701.859 kilometers
- 7398.412 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Samui Airport is 16 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Ko Samui?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Ko Samui generates about 1 076 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 076 kilograms equals 2 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Samui Airport (USM).
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 | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |