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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Melbourne, FL?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2263 miles / 3642 kilometers / 1967 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2591 miles / 4170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 31 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2263.329 miles
  • 3642.475 kilometers
  • 1966.779 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
  • 2259.144 miles
  • 3635.740 kilometers
  • 1963.143 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 Melbourne to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W
Destination 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