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How far is Tulsa, OK, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers / 1115 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tulsa (TUL) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 8 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Tulsa International Airport

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1283
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2065
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1115
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Distance from Los Angeles to Tulsa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1282.836 miles
  • 2064.524 kilometers
  • 1114.754 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
  • 1280.071 miles
  • 2060.074 kilometers
  • 1112.351 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 Tulsa?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tulsa International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tulsa generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 Tulsa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

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 Tulsa International Airport
City: Tulsa, OK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUL
ICAO Code: KTUL
Coordinates: 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″W