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How far is Reading, PA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers / 2052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Reading (RDG) is 2676 miles / 4307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 59 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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2361
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3800
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2052
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Distance from Los Angeles to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2361.032 miles
  • 3799.712 kilometers
  • 2051.681 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
  • 2355.875 miles
  • 3791.413 kilometers
  • 2047.199 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Reading generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W