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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Syracuse, NY?

The distance between Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2351 miles / 3783 kilometers / 2043 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2696 miles / 4338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 8 minutes.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Syracuse to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2350.696 miles
  • 3783.079 kilometers
  • 2042.699 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
  • 2345.730 miles
  • 3775.087 kilometers
  • 2038.384 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 Syracuse to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Syracuse to Los Angeles generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″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