How far is Athens, GA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Athens (AHN) is 2262 miles / 3640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 48 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2005.097 miles
- 3226.891 kilometers
- 1742.382 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- 2000.766 miles
- 3219.921 kilometers
- 1738.618 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Athens generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |