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How far is South Bend, IN, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to South Bend (SBN) is 2104 miles / 3386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 7 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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1823
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2934
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1584
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Distance from Los Angeles to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1823.383 miles
  • 2934.450 kilometers
  • 1584.476 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
  • 1819.716 miles
  • 2928.550 kilometers
  • 1581.290 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to South Bend generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W