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Distance from London to Los Angeles

8,756 km (5,440 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

8,756 km

Kilometers

5,440 miles

Miles

~10h 48m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

London

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

Los Angeles

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

London and Los Angeles sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 48m by commercial jet.

London is known for Big Ben and Tower of London, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.

In terms of city area, London is 1.2x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from Los Angeles?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Los Angeles is 8,756 km (5,440 miles).

How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take approximately 10h 48m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is London bigger than Los Angeles?

London is larger at 1,572 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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