How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5451 miles / 8773 kilometers / 4737 nautical miles.
Narita International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5451.139 miles
- 8772.757 kilometers
- 4736.910 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- 5439.376 miles
- 8753.827 kilometers
- 4726.689 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 Tokyo to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Tokyo and Los Angeles is 17 hours. Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Tokyo.
Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Tokyo to Los Angeles generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tokyo to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Tokyo (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Air India |
| All Nippon Airways |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Japan Airlines |
| Singapore Airlines |
| United Airlines |