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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers / 182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 224 miles / 361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 18 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 208.886 miles
  • 336.170 kilometers
  • 181.517 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
  • 209.236 miles
  • 336.733 kilometers
  • 181.821 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 Fresno to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fresno and Los Angeles?

There is no time difference between Fresno and Los Angeles.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Fresno to Los Angeles generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 123 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 Fresno (FAT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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