How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Saipan?

The distance between Saipan (Saipan International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5974 miles / 9614 kilometers / 5191 nautical miles.

Distance from Saipan to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5973.950 miles
• 9614.140 kilometers
• 5191.220 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

• 5965.572 miles
• 9600.658 kilometers
• 5183.940 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 Saipan to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Saipan International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saipan and Los Angeles?

The time difference between Saipan and Los Angeles is 18 hours. Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Saipan.

Flight carbon footprint between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Saipan to Los Angeles generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saipan to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin	Saipan International Airport
City:	Saipan
Country:	Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code:	SPN
ICAO Code:	PGSN
Coordinates:	15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E

Destination	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