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How far is Cherbourg from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 5506 miles / 8861 kilometers / 4785 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5506.144 miles
  • 8861.280 kilometers
  • 4784.708 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
  • 5493.073 miles
  • 8840.243 kilometers
  • 4773.350 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cherbourg generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W