Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Atlanta, GA (ATL)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Atlanta (Los Angeles International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 1946 miles / 3133 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 11 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL) is 2239 miles / 3604 kilometers and travel time by car is about 37 hours 13 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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).
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 |
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.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 213 kg (469 pounds).
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Los Angeles (LAX) → Atlanta (ATL).
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