How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1815 miles / 2921 kilometers / 1577 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2049 miles / 3297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 46 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1815.263 miles
- 2921.383 kilometers
- 1577.421 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- 1811.362 miles
- 2915.105 kilometers
- 1574.031 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 Birmingham to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Los Angeles generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |