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Distance from Hiroshima to Los Angeles

Straight line

9,451 km
5,873 mi · 5,103 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Los Angeles?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,451 km in a straight line, that is 5,873 miles or 5,103 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 Hiroshima and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Japan into United States. The halfway point is at 49.6207°, -172.7301°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Los Angeles is 9,451 km (5,873 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Hiroshima?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.