Distance from Los Angeles to Amman
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How far is Los Angeles from Amman?
Los Angeles (United States) and Amman (Jordan) are very far apart: 12,216 km in a straight line, that is 7,591 miles or 6,596 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 Amman, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Los Angeles, Amman lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from United States into Jordan. The halfway point is at 70.9995°, -38.1796°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 46 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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Other distances from Amman
- Amman – Damascus 176 km
- Amman – Beirut 219 km
- Amman – Nicosia 431 km
- Amman – Antakya 473 km
- Amman – Aleppo 485 km
- Amman – Cairo 494 km
- Amman – Giza 501 km
- Amman – Mersin 553 km
- Amman – Tarsus 560 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Amman?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Amman is 12,216 km (7,591 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Amman from Los Angeles?
Amman is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 23°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Amman?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 46 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.