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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Toronto?

The distance between Toronto (Toronto Pearson International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2175 miles / 3501 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2526 miles / 4066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.

Toronto Pearson International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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2175
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3501
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1890
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Distance from Toronto to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.474 miles
  • 3501.086 kilometers
  • 1890.435 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
  • 2171.042 miles
  • 3493.953 kilometers
  • 1886.584 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 Toronto to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Toronto to Los Angeles generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Toronto Pearson International Airport
City: Toronto
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYZ
ICAO Code: CYYZ
Coordinates: 43°40′37″N, 79°37′50″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

Airlines flying from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Canada
American Airlines
United Airlines
WestJet