How far is Los Angeles, CA, from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5456 miles / 8781 kilometers / 4741 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from London to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5456.041 miles
- 8780.646 kilometers
- 4741.170 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- 5443.005 miles
- 8759.668 kilometers
- 4729.842 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 London to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?
The time difference between London and Los Angeles is 8 hours. Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from London to Los Angeles generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Air New Zealand |
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |