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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1310 miles / 2108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 50 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Wichita Falls to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1141.941 miles
  • 1837.776 kilometers
  • 992.320 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
  • 1139.473 miles
  • 1833.804 kilometers
  • 990.175 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 Wichita Falls to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Los Angeles generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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