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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1756 miles / 2826 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 14 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1755.956 miles
  • 2825.938 kilometers
  • 1525.884 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
  • 1752.636 miles
  • 2820.594 kilometers
  • 1522.999 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 Milwaukee to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Los Angeles generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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

Airlines flying from Milwaukee (MKE) to Los Angeles (LAX)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines