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How far is Poitiers from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 5709 miles / 9188 kilometers / 4961 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5708.904 miles
  • 9187.591 kilometers
  • 4960.902 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
  • 5695.569 miles
  • 9166.130 kilometers
  • 4949.314 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Poitiers generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E