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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 2342 miles / 3770 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 2730 miles / 4393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 56 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2342.304 miles
  • 3769.572 kilometers
  • 2035.406 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
  • 2338.362 miles
  • 3763.228 kilometers
  • 2031.981 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

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