Distance from Los Angeles to Beirut
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How far is Los Angeles from Beirut?
Los Angeles (United States) and Beirut (Lebanon) are very far apart: 12,002 km in a straight line, that is 7,458 miles or 6,480 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 Beirut, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Los Angeles, Beirut lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from United States into Lebanon. The halfway point is at 71.3730°, -41.1415°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Beirut?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Beirut is 12,002 km (7,458 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Beirut from Los Angeles?
Beirut is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 23°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Beirut?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 30 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.