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

The distance between Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2214 miles / 3563 kilometers / 1924 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (SFB) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2549 miles / 4102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 42 minutes.

Orlando Sanford International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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2214
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Distance from Orlando to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2213.939 miles
  • 3562.989 kilometers
  • 1923.860 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
  • 2209.742 miles
  • 3556.235 kilometers
  • 1920.213 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 Orlando to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Orlando to Los Angeles generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″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