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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 1004 miles / 1615 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Great Falls (GTF) is 1274 miles / 2051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 43 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.611 miles
  • 1615.155 kilometers
  • 872.114 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
  • 1004.416 miles
  • 1616.451 kilometers
  • 872.813 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Great Falls generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W