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Distance from Göteborg to Los Angeles

Straight line

8,827 km
5,485 mi · 4,766 NM

By road

3,447 km
2,142 mi

Travel time

35 h 47 min
flight ≈ 11 h 32 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Los Angeles?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 8,827 km in a straight line, that is 5,485 miles or 4,766 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Los Angeles is 3,447 km (2,142 miles), about 35 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Göteborg, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Sweden into United States. The halfway point is at 65.7603°, -78.0919°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Göteborg from Los Angeles?

By road it is 3,447 km (2,142 miles) from Göteborg to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 8,827 km (5,485 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Los Angeles?

About 35 h 47 min on the fastest route (3,447 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Göteborg?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.