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Distance from Daegu to Los Angeles

Straight line

9,620 km
5,978 mi · 5,194 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Daegu from Los Angeles?

Daegu (South Korea) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,620 km in a straight line, that is 5,978 miles or 5,194 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 Daegu and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Daegu, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from South Korea into United States. The halfway point is at 51.7699°, -173.8630°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Daegu from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Daegu and Los Angeles is 9,620 km (5,978 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Daegu?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Daegu, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Daegu to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.