How far is Sydney from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 7488 miles / 12051 kilometers / 6507 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7487.966 miles
- 12050.713 kilometers
- 6506.864 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- 7494.448 miles
- 12061.144 kilometers
- 6512.497 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Sydney generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 038 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
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 | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)
| Air New Zealand |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Qantas |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin Australia |