Distance between Baltimore, MD (BWI) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Baltimore to Los Angeles (Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2329 miles / 3748 kilometers / 2024 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Baltimore?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Baltimore and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2328.997 miles
- 3748.157 kilometers
- 2023.843 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2323.878 miles
- 3739.918 kilometers
- 2019.394 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 4 hours 54 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Baltimore and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Baltimore.
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Baltimore, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 259 kg (572 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Baltimore–Washington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BWI |
| ICAO Code: | KBWI |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Baltimore to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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