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How far is Dortmund from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 5702 miles / 9176 kilometers / 4955 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Dortmund Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5701.909 miles
  • 9176.333 kilometers
  • 4954.824 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
  • 5688.295 miles
  • 9154.424 kilometers
  • 4942.993 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 Dortmund?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Dortmund Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Dortmund generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E