How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Newark, NJ?
The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2801 miles / 4508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 47 minutes.
New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Newark to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2454.210 miles
- 3949.668 kilometers
- 2132.650 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- 2448.834 miles
- 3941.016 kilometers
- 2127.978 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 Newark to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newark and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Newark and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Newark.
Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Newark to Los Angeles generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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 Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| United Airlines |
| Virgin America |