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Distance from Los Angeles to Palermo

Straight line

10,584 km
6,576 mi · 5,715 NM

By road

3,456 km
2,147 mi

Travel time

37 h 24 min
flight ≈ 13 h 44 min

Direction

NE 36°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Palermo?

Los Angeles (United States) and Palermo (Italy) are very far apart: 10,584 km in a straight line, that is 6,576 miles or 5,715 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Los Angeles to Palermo is 3,456 km (2,147 miles), about 37 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Los Angeles, Palermo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 36°). The route crosses from United States into Italy. The halfway point is at 60.6000°, -55.7591°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 44 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 Palermo?

By road it is 3,456 km (2,147 miles) from Los Angeles to Palermo; in a straight line it is 10,584 km (6,576 miles).

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Palermo?

About 37 h 24 min on the fastest route (3,456 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palermo from Los Angeles?

Palermo is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 36°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Palermo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 44 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.