Distance between Philadelphia, PA (PHL) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (Philadelphia International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 2401 miles / 3865 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Philadelphia?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2401.481 miles
- 3864.809 kilometers
- 2086.830 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- 2396.206 miles
- 3856.320 kilometers
- 2082.246 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5 hours 2 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Philadelphia and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia, PA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 268 kg (591 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |
Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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