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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5923 miles / 9532 kilometers / 5147 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5922.605 miles
  • 9531.510 kilometers
  • 5146.603 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
  • 5908.857 miles
  • 9509.383 kilometers
  • 5134.656 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 Geneva to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Geneva to Los Angeles generates about 706 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 706 kilograms equals 1 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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