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Distance from Malmö to Los Angeles

Straight line

9,048 km
5,622 mi · 4,885 NM

By road

3,171 km
1,970 mi

Travel time

32 h 43 min
flight ≈ 11 h 49 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Los Angeles?

Malmö (Sweden) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 9,048 km in a straight line, that is 5,622 miles or 4,885 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malmö to Los Angeles is 3,171 km (1,970 miles), about 32 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Malmö, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Sweden into United States. The halfway point is at 65.7740°, -75.2839°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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 Malmö from Los Angeles?

By road it is 3,171 km (1,970 miles) from Malmö to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 9,048 km (5,622 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Los Angeles?

About 32 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,171 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Malmö?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 49 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.