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How far is Madrid from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) is 5845 miles / 9406 kilometers / 5079 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Madrid

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5844.729 miles
  • 9406.180 kilometers
  • 5078.931 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
  • 5831.664 miles
  • 9385.153 kilometers
  • 5067.577 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 Madrid?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Madrid generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Madrid

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Madrid (MAD)

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