Distance from Amsterdam to Los Angeles
8,940 km (5,555 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
8,940 km
Kilometers
5,555 miles
Miles
~11h 1m
Est. Flight
9h
Time Difference
Amsterdam
NetherlandsLos Angeles
USAAmsterdam and Los Angeles sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 1m by commercial jet.
Amsterdam is known for Canal ring and Rijksmuseum, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.
In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 5.9x larger than Amsterdam. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Amsterdam from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Amsterdam to Los Angeles is 8,940 km (5,555 miles).
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take approximately 11h 1m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Amsterdam bigger than Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 219 km².