Distance between Washington D.C. (IAD) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers / 1988 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
- 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).
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..
Time Difference
Washington D.C.
Los Angeles, CA
Airport information
A | Washington Dulles International Airport |
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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 |
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City: | Los Angeles, CA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | LAX |
ICAO Code: | KLAX |
Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
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Flight map from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.
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Washington D.C. (IAD) → Los Angeles (LAX).
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