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How far is Edmonton from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1358 miles / 2186 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton (YEG) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 7 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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1358
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2186
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1180
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Distance from Los Angeles to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.036 miles
  • 2185.546 kilometers
  • 1180.101 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
  • 1358.985 miles
  • 2187.075 kilometers
  • 1180.926 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Edmonton generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton (YEG)

American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
WestJet