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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5471 miles / 8805 kilometers / 4754 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from London to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5471.059 miles
  • 8804.815 kilometers
  • 4754.220 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
  • 5457.986 miles
  • 8783.776 kilometers
  • 4742.860 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 London to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10 hours and 51 minutes.

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

On average, flying from London to Los Angeles generates about 646 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 646 kilograms equals 1 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E
Destination 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