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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers / 837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1232 miles / 1983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 9 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Sheridan to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 963.625 miles
  • 1550.805 kilometers
  • 837.368 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
  • 963.579 miles
  • 1550.731 kilometers
  • 837.328 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 Sheridan to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Los Angeles generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″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