How far is Miami, FL, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 2342 miles / 3769 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA) is 2750 miles / 4425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 19 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Miami International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Miami
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Miami. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2341.869 miles
- 3768.873 kilometers
- 2035.028 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- 2337.992 miles
- 3762.633 kilometers
- 2031.659 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 Miami?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Miami?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Miami is 3 hours. Miami is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Miami 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 Miami
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
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 | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |