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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 2507 miles / 4034 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bridgeport (BDR) is 2864 miles / 4609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 9 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2506.640 miles
  • 4034.046 kilometers
  • 2178.211 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
  • 2501.152 miles
  • 4025.213 kilometers
  • 2173.441 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Bridgeport generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W