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Distance from Kowloon to Los Angeles

Straight line

11,668 km
7,250 mi · 6,300 NM

By road

13,296 km
8,262 mi

Travel time

154 h 26 min
flight ≈ 15 h 5 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Los Angeles?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 11,668 km in a straight line, that is 7,250 miles or 6,300 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kowloon to Los Angeles is 13,296 km (8,262 miles), about 154 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Kowloon, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into United States. The halfway point is at 50.3251°, 171.5878°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 5 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 Kowloon from Los Angeles?

By road it is 13,296 km (8,262 miles) from Kowloon to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 11,668 km (7,250 miles).

How long is the drive from Kowloon to Los Angeles?

About 154 h 26 min on the fastest route (13,296 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Kowloon?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 5 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.