Distance from Los Angeles to Mosul
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How far is Los Angeles from Mosul?
Los Angeles (United States) and Mosul (Iraq) are very far apart: 11,977 km in a straight line, that is 7,442 miles or 6,467 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 Mosul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Los Angeles, Mosul lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). The route crosses from United States into Iraq. The halfway point is at 77.0233°, -42.4567°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Mosul?
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Mosul is 11,977 km (7,442 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Mosul from Los Angeles?
Mosul is to the north of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 16°.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Mosul?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 28 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.