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How far is Sochi from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 6933 miles / 11158 kilometers / 6025 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Sochi International Airport

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6933
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11158
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6025
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Distance from Los Angeles to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6933.224 miles
  • 11157.943 kilometers
  • 6024.807 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
  • 6918.163 miles
  • 11133.704 kilometers
  • 6011.719 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 Los Angeles to Sochi?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sochi International Airport is 13 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sochi generates about 845 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 845 kilograms equals 1 864 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Sochi

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E