Distance between Dallas, TX (DFW) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Dallas to Los Angeles (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 1235 miles / 1987 kilometers / 1073 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Dallas?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Dallas and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1234.903 miles
- 1987.383 kilometers
- 1073.101 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- 1232.289 miles
- 1983.177 kilometers
- 1070.830 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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Dallas and Los Angeles is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Dallas.
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Dallas, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 163 kg (359 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DFW |
| ICAO Code: | KDFW |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″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 |
Dallas to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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