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How far is Toronto from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport) is 2175 miles / 3501 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Toronto (YYZ) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 45 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Toronto Pearson International Airport

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2175
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3501
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1890
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Distance from Los Angeles to Toronto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.474 miles
  • 3501.086 kilometers
  • 1890.435 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
  • 2171.042 miles
  • 3493.953 kilometers
  • 1886.584 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 Toronto?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Toronto generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Toronto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

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 Toronto Pearson International Airport
City: Toronto
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYZ
ICAO Code: CYYZ
Coordinates: 43°40′37″N, 79°37′50″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Toronto (YYZ)

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American Airlines
United Airlines
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