How far is Wanaka from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 7060 miles / 11362 kilometers / 6135 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Wanaka Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Wanaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Wanaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7060.248 miles
- 11362.368 kilometers
- 6135.188 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- 7072.752 miles
- 11382.491 kilometers
- 6146.053 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 Wanaka?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Wanaka Airport is 13 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Wanaka?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Wanaka generates about 863 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 863 kilograms equals 1 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Wanaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wanaka Airport (WKA).
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 | Wanaka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanaka |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WKA |
| ICAO Code: | NZWF |
| Coordinates: | 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E |