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How far is Wonsan from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Wonsan (Wonsan Kalma International Airport) is 5875 miles / 9455 kilometers / 5105 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Wonsan Kalma International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Wonsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5874.803 miles
  • 9454.579 kilometers
  • 5105.065 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
  • 5861.830 miles
  • 9433.701 kilometers
  • 5093.791 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 Wonsan?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Wonsan Kalma International Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Wonsan generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Wonsan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS).

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 Wonsan Kalma International Airport
City: Wonsan
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: WOS
ICAO Code: ZKWS
Coordinates: 39°10′0″N, 127°29′9″E