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How far is London from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 2095 miles / 3372 kilometers / 1821 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (YXU) is 2432 miles / 3914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 56 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – London International Airport

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2095
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3372
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1821
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Distance from Los Angeles to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2095.362 miles
  • 3372.159 kilometers
  • 1820.820 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
  • 2091.088 miles
  • 3365.280 kilometers
  • 1817.106 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to London International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to London generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 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 London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W