Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Distance from Los Angeles to Atlanta (Los Angeles International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 1946 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.
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How far is Atlanta from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Atlanta. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1946.457 miles
- 3132.519 kilometers
- 1691.425 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- 1942.270 miles
- 3125.781 kilometers
- 1687.787 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 (LAX) to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 4 hours 11 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Atlanta is 3 hours. Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 215 kg (474 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
Los Angeles to Atlanta flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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