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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Altoona, PA?

The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2553 miles / 4108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 42 minutes.

Altoona–Blair County Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1944
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Distance from Altoona to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2237.039 miles
  • 3600.165 kilometers
  • 1943.934 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
  • 2232.186 miles
  • 3592.356 kilometers
  • 1939.717 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 Altoona to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Altoona to Los Angeles generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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