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How far is Wollongong from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 7528 miles / 12115 kilometers / 6541 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7527.781 miles
  • 12114.790 kilometers
  • 6541.463 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
  • 7534.348 miles
  • 12125.358 kilometers
  • 6547.170 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 14 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Wollongong generates about 930 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 930 kilograms equals 2 050 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E