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How far is Akureyri from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 4392 miles / 7068 kilometers / 3817 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4392.048 miles
  • 7068.316 kilometers
  • 3816.585 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
  • 4382.165 miles
  • 7052.412 kilometers
  • 3807.998 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 Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 8 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Akureyri generates about 506 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 506 kilograms equals 1 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Akureyri

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

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 Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W