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How far is Cleveland, OH, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) is 2053 miles / 3303 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland (CLE) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 27 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Cleveland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2052.616 miles
  • 3303.365 kilometers
  • 1783.674 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
  • 2048.307 miles
  • 3296.431 kilometers
  • 1779.930 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 Cleveland?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Cleveland generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Cleveland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
City: Cleveland, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLE
ICAO Code: KCLE
Coordinates: 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland (CLE)

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