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 44 hours 44 minutes.
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Washington D.C. - Los Angeles
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).
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).
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 |
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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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 251 kg (552 pounds).
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Washington D.C. (IAD) → Los Angeles (LAX).
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