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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Montreal?

The distance between Montreal (Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers / 2149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2855 miles / 4594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 25 minutes.

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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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)
  • 2473.588 miles
  • 3980.855 kilometers
  • 2149.490 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
  • 2468.484 miles
  • 3972.640 kilometers
  • 2145.054 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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Montreal to Los Angeles generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Airport information

Origin Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
City: Montreal
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUL
ICAO Code: CYUL
Coordinates: 45°28′14″N, 73°44′26″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

Airlines flying from Montreal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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