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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Traverse City, MI?

The distance between Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers / 1645 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Traverse City (TVC) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 13 minutes.

Cherry Capital Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Traverse City to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.321 miles
  • 3047.005 kilometers
  • 1645.251 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
  • 1889.849 miles
  • 3041.417 kilometers
  • 1642.234 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 Traverse City to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Cherry Capital Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Traverse City to Los Angeles generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Traverse City to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″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