Distance between New York, NY (JFK) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from New York to Los Angeles (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2151 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from New York?
There are several ways to calculate distances between New York and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2474.884 miles
- 3982.940 kilometers
- 2150.616 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- 2469.455 miles
- 3974.202 kilometers
- 2145.898 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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5 hours 11 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between New York and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 277 kg (610 pounds).
Airport information
| A | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |
New York to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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