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How far is Thompson from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Thompson (YTH) is 2382 miles / 3833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Thompson Airport

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1800
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2897
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1564
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Distance from Los Angeles to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1800.237 miles
  • 2897.201 kilometers
  • 1564.364 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
  • 1799.521 miles
  • 2896.048 kilometers
  • 1563.741 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Thompson Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Thompson generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W