How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2264 miles / 3643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 52 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1995.182 miles
- 3210.933 kilometers
- 1733.765 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- 1990.917 miles
- 3204.071 kilometers
- 1730.060 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 Columbus to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Columbus to Los Angeles generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 |
Airlines flying from Columbus (CMH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |