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How far is Dallas, TX, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas Love Field) is 1246 miles / 2005 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dallas (DAL) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 11 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Dallas Love Field

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Distance from Los Angeles to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1246.143 miles
  • 2005.472 kilometers
  • 1082.868 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
  • 1243.509 miles
  • 2001.233 kilometers
  • 1080.579 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas Love Field is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dallas Love Field (DAL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Dallas generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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 Dallas Love Field
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAL
ICAO Code: KDAL
Coordinates: 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″W