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How far is Bern from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 5933 miles / 9549 kilometers / 5156 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5933.245 miles
  • 9548.633 kilometers
  • 5155.849 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
  • 5919.423 miles
  • 9526.388 kilometers
  • 5143.838 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Bern Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Bern generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E