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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Berlin?

The distance between Berlin (Berlin Brandenburg Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5821 miles / 9368 kilometers / 5058 nautical miles.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Berlin to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5821.193 miles
  • 9368.302 kilometers
  • 5058.478 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
  • 5807.268 miles
  • 9345.892 kilometers
  • 5046.378 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 Berlin to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Berlin to Los Angeles generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Berlin to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Berlin Brandenburg Airport
City: Berlin
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BER
ICAO Code: EDDB
Coordinates: 52°21′5″N, 13°29′38″E
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