How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2136 miles / 3437 kilometers / 1856 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 2428 miles / 3908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 12 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2135.918 miles
- 3437.427 kilometers
- 1856.062 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- 2131.330 miles
- 3430.043 kilometers
- 1852.075 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 Pittsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 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 Pittsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
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 | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |