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How far is Sapporo from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 5129 miles / 8255 kilometers / 4457 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5129.396 miles
  • 8254.963 kilometers
  • 4457.323 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
  • 5117.594 miles
  • 8235.969 kilometers
  • 4447.068 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 Sapporo?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sapporo generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E