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How far is Sarasota, FL, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sarasota (Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport) is 2171 miles / 3493 kilometers / 1886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sarasota (SRQ) is 2592 miles / 4172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 24 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Sarasota

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2170.632 miles
  • 3493.294 kilometers
  • 1886.228 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
  • 2166.786 miles
  • 3487.104 kilometers
  • 1882.886 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 Sarasota?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sarasota generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Sarasota

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
City: Sarasota, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SRQ
ICAO Code: KSRQ
Coordinates: 27°23′43″N, 82°33′15″W