How far is Tokyo from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 5451 miles / 8773 kilometers / 4737 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Narita International Airport
Distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5451.139 miles
- 8772.757 kilometers
- 4736.910 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- 5439.376 miles
- 8753.827 kilometers
- 4726.689 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 Tokyo?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Narita International Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo is 17 hours. Tokyo is 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Narita International Airport (NRT)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Tokyo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Narita International Airport (NRT).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT)
| Air India |
| All Nippon Airways |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Japan Airlines |
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Singapore Airlines |
| United Airlines |