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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5144 miles / 8278 kilometers / 4470 nautical miles.

George Best Belfast City Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5143.765 miles
  • 8278.088 kilometers
  • 4469.810 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
  • 5131.431 miles
  • 8258.238 kilometers
  • 4459.092 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 Belfast to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from George Best Belfast City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Belfast to Los Angeles generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″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