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How far is Osaka from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Osaka (Itami Airport) is 5718 miles / 9203 kilometers / 4969 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Itami Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5718.492 miles
  • 9203.021 kilometers
  • 4969.234 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
  • 5706.363 miles
  • 9183.500 kilometers
  • 4958.693 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Itami Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Itami Airport (ITM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Osaka generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Osaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Itami Airport (ITM).

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 Itami Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: ITM
ICAO Code: RJOO
Coordinates: 34°47′7″N, 135°26′16″E