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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Tulsa, OK?

The distance between Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers / 1115 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tulsa (TUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 7 minutes.

Tulsa International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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2065
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Distance from Tulsa to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1282.836 miles
  • 2064.524 kilometers
  • 1114.754 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
  • 1280.071 miles
  • 2060.074 kilometers
  • 1112.351 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 Tulsa to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Tulsa International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Tulsa to Los Angeles generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Tulsa International Airport
City: Tulsa, OK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUL
ICAO Code: KTUL
Coordinates: 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″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