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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Newport News, VA?

The distance between Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2353 miles / 3787 kilometers / 2045 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newport News (PHF) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2700 miles / 4345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 37 minutes.

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Newport News to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2353.048 miles
  • 3786.864 kilometers
  • 2044.743 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
  • 2347.855 miles
  • 3778.506 kilometers
  • 2040.230 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 Newport News to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Newport News to Los Angeles generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newport News to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
City: Newport News, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHF
ICAO Code: KPHF
Coordinates: 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″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