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Distance from Los Angeles to Göteborg

Straight line

8,827 km
5,485 mi · 4,766 NM

By road

3,446 km
2,141 mi

Travel time

35 h 54 min
flight ≈ 11 h 32 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Göteborg?

Los Angeles (United States) and Göteborg (Sweden) are very far apart: 8,827 km in a straight line, that is 5,485 miles or 4,766 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Los Angeles to Göteborg is 3,446 km (2,141 miles), about 35 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Los Angeles, Göteborg lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from United States into Sweden. The halfway point is at 65.7603°, -78.0919°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 32 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 Los Angeles from Göteborg?

By road it is 3,446 km (2,141 miles) from Los Angeles to Göteborg; in a straight line it is 8,827 km (5,485 miles).

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Göteborg?

About 35 h 54 min on the fastest route (3,446 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Göteborg from Los Angeles?

Göteborg is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Göteborg?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 32 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.