How far is Pyongyang from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5946 miles / 9569 kilometers / 5167 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5945.684 miles
- 9568.650 kilometers
- 5166.658 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- 5932.575 miles
- 9547.553 kilometers
- 5155.266 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 Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Pyongyang?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Pyongyang generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |