How far is Helsinki from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 5614 miles / 9035 kilometers / 4879 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Helsinki Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Helsinki
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Helsinki. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5614.373 miles
- 9035.457 kilometers
- 4878.756 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- 5600.690 miles
- 9013.437 kilometers
- 4866.867 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 Helsinki?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Helsinki?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Helsinki generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Helsinki
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).
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 | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E |