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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Erie, PA?

The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2141 miles / 3446 kilometers / 1861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2456 miles / 3953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 30 minutes.

Erie International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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2141
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3446
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1861
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Distance from Erie to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2141.026 miles
  • 3445.647 kilometers
  • 1860.501 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
  • 2136.539 miles
  • 3438.427 kilometers
  • 1856.602 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 Erie to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Erie to Los Angeles generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″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