Distance between Tucson, AZ (TUS) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Flight distance from Tucson to Los Angeles (Tucson International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 21 minutes.
Driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers and travel time by car is about 9 hours 11 minutes.
Tucson – Los Angeles
How far is Los Angeles from Tucson?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 451.235 miles
- 726.192 kilometers
- 392.112 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 450.448 miles
- 724.926 kilometers
- 391.429 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 Tucson to Los Angeles?
Estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hour 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Los Angeles?
There is no time difference between Tucson and Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average flying from Tucson to Los Angeles generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, 91 kilograms is equal to 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Los Angeles
Shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| AirTran Airways |
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines |