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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2218 miles / 3569 kilometers / 1927 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2533 miles / 4076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 23 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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2218
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3569
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1927
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Distance from Orlando to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2217.667 miles
  • 3568.990 kilometers
  • 1927.100 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
  • 2213.523 miles
  • 3562.320 kilometers
  • 1923.499 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 Orlando to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Orlando to Los Angeles generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to Los Angeles

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

Airport information

Origin Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W
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

Airlines flying from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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