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Distance from Beirut to Los Angeles

Straight line

12,002 km
7,458 mi · 6,480 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 30 min

Direction

NNW 337°
initial bearing

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How far is Beirut from Los Angeles?

Beirut (Lebanon) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 12,002 km in a straight line, that is 7,458 miles or 6,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Beirut and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Beirut, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 337°). The route crosses from Lebanon into United States. The halfway point is at 71.3730°, -41.1415°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beirut from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Beirut and Los Angeles is 12,002 km (7,458 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Beirut?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Beirut, at an initial bearing of 337°.

How long is the flight from Beirut to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 30 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.