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How far is Calgary from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1206 miles / 1940 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary (YYC) is 1593 miles / 2564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 15 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1205.677 miles
  • 1940.348 kilometers
  • 1047.704 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
  • 1206.732 miles
  • 1942.047 kilometers
  • 1048.622 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Calgary generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary (YYC)

Air Canada
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
WestJet