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How far is Baton Rouge, LA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Baton Rouge (BTR) is 1837 miles / 2956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 48 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Baton Rouge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.714 miles
  • 2588.974 kilometers
  • 1397.934 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
  • 1605.551 miles
  • 2583.883 kilometers
  • 1395.185 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 Baton Rouge?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Baton Rouge generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Baton Rouge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).

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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTR
ICAO Code: KBTR
Coordinates: 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W