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How far is Belfast from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Belfast (Belfast International Airport) is 5131 miles / 8258 kilometers / 4459 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Belfast International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5131.142 miles
  • 8257.773 kilometers
  • 4458.840 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
  • 5118.841 miles
  • 8237.975 kilometers
  • 4448.151 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Belfast International Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Belfast International Airport (BFS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Belfast generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Belfast

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

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 Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W