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Distance from Los Angeles to Adelaide

Straight line

13,156 km
8,174 mi · 7,103 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 57 min

Direction

WSW 245°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Adelaide?

Los Angeles (United States) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 13,156 km in a straight line, that is 8,174 miles or 7,103 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 Los Angeles and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Los Angeles, Adelaide lies to the south-west (initial bearing 245°). The route crosses from United States into Australia. The halfway point is at -0.7051°, -169.4430°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Adelaide is 13,156 km (8,174 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Los Angeles?

Adelaide is to the south-west of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 245°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 57 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.