Distance from Paris to Los Angeles

9,108 km · 5,659 miles as the crow flies, about 11 h 53 min by air.

Air route

48.8667°, 2.3333° · Europe/Paris

33.9900°, -118.1800° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
9,108km
Est. flight time
11 h 53 min
Initial bearing
314°NW
Time difference
−9 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 9,086 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Paris to Los Angeles at a glance

Straight-line distance9,108 km / 5,659 mi / 4,918 nmi
Estimated flight time11 h 53 min
Initial bearing314° (NW)
Halfway point60.166°, -69.324°
Paris coordinates48.8667°, 2.3333°
Los Angeles coordinates33.99°, -118.18°

Local time: Paris · Los Angeles. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Paris from Los Angeles?

9,108 km (5,659 miles, 4,918 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Paris to Los Angeles?

About 11 h 53 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Los Angeles from Paris?

The great-circle route leaves Paris on an initial bearing of 314° (NW). The halfway point is near 60.17°, -69.32°.