Distance between Frankfurt (FRA) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Frankfurt to Los Angeles (Frankfurt Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 5806 miles / 9343 kilometers / 5045 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Frankfurt?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Frankfurt and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5805.732 miles
- 9343.419 kilometers
- 5045.043 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- 5791.966 miles
- 9321.266 kilometers
- 5033.081 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 11 hours 29 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Frankfurt and Los Angeles is 9 hours. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Frankfurt.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 699 kg (1 541 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| 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 |
Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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