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Distance from Barcelona to Los Angeles

9,654 km (5,998 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,654 km

Kilometers

5,998 miles

Miles

~11h 51m

Est. Flight

9h

Time Difference

Barcelona

Spain
Area: 101 km²
Population: 1.66M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 12m

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Barcelona and Los Angeles sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 51m by commercial jet.

Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família and Park Güell, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.

In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 12.9x larger than Barcelona. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Barcelona from Los Angeles?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Barcelona to Los Angeles is 9,654 km (5,998 miles).

How long is the flight from Barcelona to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take approximately 11h 51m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Barcelona bigger than Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 101 km².

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