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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1877 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2174 miles / 3498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 41 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1877
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1876.809 miles
  • 3020.431 kilometers
  • 1630.902 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
  • 1872.925 miles
  • 3014.181 kilometers
  • 1627.527 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 Fort Wayne to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Los Angeles generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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