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How far is Lugano from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 6025 miles / 9696 kilometers / 5236 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6025.061 miles
  • 9696.395 kilometers
  • 5235.635 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
  • 6011.131 miles
  • 9673.977 kilometers
  • 5223.530 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lugano Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Lugano generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E