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How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers / 2060 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Wilkes-Barre (AVP) is 2712 miles / 4364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 4 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Wilkes-Barre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2370.969 miles
  • 3815.705 kilometers
  • 2060.316 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
  • 2365.833 miles
  • 3807.439 kilometers
  • 2055.853 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 Los Angeles to Wilkes-Barre?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Wilkes-Barre generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Wilkes-Barre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W