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How far is Tobruk from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Tobruk (Tobruk Airport) is 7285 miles / 11724 kilometers / 6331 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Tobruk Airport

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7285
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11724
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6331
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Distance from Los Angeles to Tobruk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7285.183 miles
  • 11724.365 kilometers
  • 6330.651 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
  • 7271.443 miles
  • 11702.253 kilometers
  • 6318.711 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 Tobruk?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Tobruk Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tobruk Airport (TOB)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Tobruk generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Tobruk

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

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 Tobruk Airport
City: Tobruk
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: TOB
ICAO Code: HLGN
Coordinates: 31°51′39″N, 23°54′25″E