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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Portsmouth, NH?

The distance between Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2618 miles / 4213 kilometers / 2275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portsmouth (PSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 3061 miles / 4927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 2 minutes.

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease – Los Angeles International Airport

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2618
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Distance from Portsmouth to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2617.925 miles
  • 4213.142 kilometers
  • 2274.914 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
  • 2612.243 miles
  • 4203.998 kilometers
  • 2269.978 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 Portsmouth to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Portsmouth to Los Angeles generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
City: Portsmouth, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSM
ICAO Code: KPSM
Coordinates: 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″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