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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 6815 miles / 10968 kilometers / 5922 nautical miles.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6815.435 miles
  • 10968.380 kilometers
  • 5922.451 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
  • 6802.289 miles
  • 10947.224 kilometers
  • 5911.028 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 Wuhan to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 13 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Los Angeles generates about 829 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 829 kilograms equals 1 827 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuhan to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″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