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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 7260 miles / 11684 kilometers / 6309 nautical miles.

Hong Kong International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Hong Kong to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7259.882 miles
  • 11683.648 kilometers
  • 6308.665 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
  • 7247.977 miles
  • 11664.489 kilometers
  • 6298.320 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 Hong Kong to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Los Angeles generates about 892 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 892 kilograms equals 1 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E
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 Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines
Cathay Pacific