Distance between Washington D.C. (IAD) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Flight distance from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles (Washington Dulles International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 49 minutes.
Driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2645 miles / 4257 kilometers and travel time by car is about 47 hours 35 minutes.
Washington D.C. – Los Angeles
How far is Los Angeles from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2287.966 miles
- 3682.125 kilometers
- 1988.188 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- 2282.940 miles
- 3674.035 kilometers
- 1983.820 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours 49 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington D.C..
Washington D.C. time to Los Angeles time converter
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, 251 kilograms is equal to 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles
Shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin America |