Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Athens, GA (AHN)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Athens (Los Angeles International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 17 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (AHN) is 2306 miles / 3711 kilometers and travel time by car is about 41 hours 0 minutes.
Los Angeles – Athens
How far is Athens from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2005.097 miles
- 3226.891 kilometers
- 1742.382 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- 2000.766 miles
- 3219.921 kilometers
- 1738.618 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 4 hours 17 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between Los Angeles and Athens is 3 hours. Athens is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles time to Athens time converter
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Los Angeles to Athens generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, 218 kilograms is equal to 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Athens
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |