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How far is Bilbao from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 5743 miles / 9243 kilometers / 4991 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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9243
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4991
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Distance from Los Angeles to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5743.202 miles
  • 9242.788 kilometers
  • 4990.706 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
  • 5730.059 miles
  • 9221.636 kilometers
  • 4979.285 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Bilbao generates about 682 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 682 kilograms equals 1 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Bilbao

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

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W