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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1925 miles / 3097 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2192 miles / 3527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 34 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1925
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3097
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1672
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Distance from Dayton to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1924.583 miles
  • 3097.316 kilometers
  • 1672.417 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
  • 1920.490 miles
  • 3090.729 kilometers
  • 1668.860 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 Dayton to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Dayton to Los Angeles generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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