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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1258 miles / 2024 kilometers / 1093 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1520 miles / 2447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 19 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Manhattan to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1257.901 miles
  • 2024.395 kilometers
  • 1093.086 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
  • 1255.448 miles
  • 2020.448 kilometers
  • 1090.955 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 Manhattan to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Los Angeles generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W
Destination 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