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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Montgomery, AL?

The distance between Montgomery (Montgomery Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1852 miles / 2981 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montgomery (MGM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2092 miles / 3366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 44 minutes.

Montgomery Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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1852
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2981
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1610
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Distance from Montgomery to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1852.422 miles
  • 2981.184 kilometers
  • 1609.711 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
  • 1848.535 miles
  • 2974.929 kilometers
  • 1606.333 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 Montgomery to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Montgomery Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Montgomery to Los Angeles generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Montgomery Regional Airport
City: Montgomery, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MGM
ICAO Code: KMGM
Coordinates: 32°18′2″N, 86°23′38″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