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Distance from Los Angeles to Perth

Straight line

15,024 km
9,336 mi · 8,112 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 19 h 17 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Perth?

Los Angeles (United States) and Perth (Australia) are very far apart: 15,024 km in a straight line, that is 9,336 miles or 8,112 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 Perth, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Los Angeles, Perth lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from United States into Australia. The halfway point is at 2.3070°, 177.4736°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Perth?

The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Perth is 15,024 km (9,336 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Perth from Los Angeles?

Perth is to the west of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Perth?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 17 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.