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How far is Portsmouth, NH, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) is 2618 miles / 4213 kilometers / 2275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Portsmouth (PSM) is 3064 miles / 4931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 8 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Portsmouth International Airport at Pease

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2618
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4213
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2275
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Distance from Los Angeles to Portsmouth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2617.925 miles
  • 4213.142 kilometers
  • 2274.914 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
  • 2612.243 miles
  • 4203.998 kilometers
  • 2269.978 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 Portsmouth?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Portsmouth generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 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 Portsmouth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM).

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 Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
City: Portsmouth, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSM
ICAO Code: KPSM
Coordinates: 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″W