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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6100 miles / 9818 kilometers / 5301 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6100.443 miles
  • 9817.711 kilometers
  • 5301.140 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
  • 6085.750 miles
  • 9794.066 kilometers
  • 5288.373 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 Moscow to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Moscow to Los Angeles generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
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