Distance between Madrid (MAD) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Madrid to Los Angeles (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 5845 miles / 9406 kilometers / 5079 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Madrid?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Madrid and Los Angeles. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 11 hours 33 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles is 9 hours. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 704 kg (1 552 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madrid |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | MAD |
| ICAO Code: | LEMD |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W |
| B | 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 |
Madrid to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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