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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Montreal?

The distance between Montreal (Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2489 miles / 4006 kilometers / 2163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montreal (YHU) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2873 miles / 4623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 58 minutes.

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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2489
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4006
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Distance from Montreal to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2489.455 miles
  • 4006.390 kilometers
  • 2163.277 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
  • 2484.309 miles
  • 3998.108 kilometers
  • 2158.806 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 Montreal to Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport (YHU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Montreal to Los Angeles generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport (YHU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport
City: Montreal
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHU
ICAO Code: CYHU
Coordinates: 45°31′3″N, 73°25′0″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