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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2052 miles / 3303 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1540
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Distance from Winnipeg to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1540.197 miles
  • 2478.707 kilometers
  • 1338.395 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
  • 1539.119 miles
  • 2476.972 kilometers
  • 1337.458 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 Winnipeg to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Los Angeles generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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