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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 6 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from South Bend to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1823.383 miles
  • 2934.450 kilometers
  • 1584.476 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
  • 1819.716 miles
  • 2928.550 kilometers
  • 1581.290 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 South Bend to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from South Bend to Los Angeles generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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