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How far is Munich from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Munich (Munich Airport) is 5989 miles / 9638 kilometers / 5204 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Munich Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Munich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5989.030 miles
  • 9638.410 kilometers
  • 5204.325 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
  • 5974.990 miles
  • 9615.814 kilometers
  • 5192.124 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 Munich?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Munich Airport (MUC)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Munich generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Munich

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

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 Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″E

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Munich (MUC)

Lufthansa
United Airlines