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

The distance between Sarasota (Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2171 miles / 3493 kilometers / 1886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sarasota (SRQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 26 minutes.

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Sarasota to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2170.632 miles
  • 3493.294 kilometers
  • 1886.228 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
  • 2166.786 miles
  • 3487.104 kilometers
  • 1882.886 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 Sarasota to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Sarasota to Los Angeles generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
City: Sarasota, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SRQ
ICAO Code: KSRQ
Coordinates: 27°23′43″N, 82°33′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