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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Poza Rica?

The distance between Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1577 miles / 2538 kilometers / 1370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 4 minutes.

El Tajín National Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Poza Rica to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1577.059 miles
  • 2538.031 kilometers
  • 1370.427 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
  • 1577.021 miles
  • 2537.969 kilometers
  • 1370.394 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 Poza Rica to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from El Tajín National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Poza Rica to Los Angeles generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Poza Rica to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″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