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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Moscow Domodedovo Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6121 miles / 9851 kilometers / 5319 nautical miles.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6120.880 miles
  • 9850.602 kilometers
  • 5318.900 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
  • 6106.154 miles
  • 9826.902 kilometers
  • 5306.102 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 Moscow to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Moscow to Los Angeles generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Moscow Domodedovo Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: DME
ICAO Code: UUDD
Coordinates: 55°24′31″N, 37°54′22″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