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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from San Juan?

The distance between San Juan (San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 3386 miles / 5450 kilometers / 2943 nautical miles.

San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from San Juan to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3386.233 miles
  • 5449.614 kilometers
  • 2942.556 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
  • 3382.054 miles
  • 5442.888 kilometers
  • 2938.924 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 San Juan to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from San Juan to Los Angeles generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Juan to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
City: San Juan
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: SJU
ICAO Code: TJSJ
Coordinates: 18°26′21″N, 66°0′6″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