How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 6 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 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
See the map of the 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 |