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How far is Birmingham from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) is 5370 miles / 8642 kilometers / 4666 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Birmingham Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5369.940 miles
  • 8642.080 kilometers
  • 4666.350 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
  • 5357.078 miles
  • 8621.381 kilometers
  • 4655.174 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Birmingham Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Birmingham generates about 632 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 632 kilograms equals 1 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Birmingham

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

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 Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W