Distance between Washington D.C. (IAD) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles (Washington Dulles International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. 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 (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 4 hours 49 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington D.C..
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Washington D.C.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 255 kg (561 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| 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 |
Washington D.C. to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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Washington D.C. (IAD) → Los Angeles (LAX).
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