Distance between Charlotte, NC (CLT) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Charlotte to Los Angeles (Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2125 miles / 3420 kilometers / 1847 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Charlotte?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Charlotte and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2125.100 miles
- 3420.017 kilometers
- 1846.661 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- 2120.453 miles
- 3412.539 kilometers
- 1842.624 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 4 hours 31 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Charlotte and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
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Charlotte, NC
Los Angeles, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 236 kg (519 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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 |
Charlotte to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Charlotte (CLT) → Los Angeles (LAX).
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