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How far is Cologne from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 5721 miles / 9207 kilometers / 4972 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5721.218 miles
  • 9207.408 kilometers
  • 4971.603 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
  • 5707.593 miles
  • 9185.481 kilometers
  • 4959.763 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cologne generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E