How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5742 miles / 9241 kilometers / 4990 nautical miles.

Distance from Osaka to Los Angeles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Osaka to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5742.096 miles
• 9241.008 kilometers
• 4989.745 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

• 5729.975 miles
• 9221.501 kilometers
• 4979.212 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 Osaka to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Osaka and Los Angeles?

The time difference between Osaka and Los Angeles is 16 hours. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Osaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Osaka to Los Angeles generates about 682 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 682 kilograms equals 1 503 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Osaka to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin	Kansai International Airport
City:	Osaka
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIX
ICAO Code:	RJBB
Coordinates:	34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E

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