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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers / 2159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2877 miles / 4630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 20 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2484.837 miles
  • 3998.957 kilometers
  • 2159.264 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
  • 2479.627 miles
  • 3990.574 kilometers
  • 2154.737 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 Plattsburgh to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Los Angeles generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″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