How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Madrid?
The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5845 miles / 9406 kilometers / 5079 nautical miles.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Madrid to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madrid to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5844.729 miles
- 9406.180 kilometers
- 5078.931 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- 5831.664 miles
- 9385.153 kilometers
- 5067.577 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 Madrid to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles is 9 hours. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid.
Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Madrid to Los Angeles generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Madrid to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madrid |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | MAD |
| ICAO Code: | LEMD |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″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 Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Finnair |
| Iberia Airlines |