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Distance from Palermo to Los Angeles

Straight line

10,584 km
6,576 mi · 5,715 NM

By road

3,452 km
2,145 mi

Travel time

37 h 19 min
flight ≈ 13 h 44 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Los Angeles?

Palermo (Italy) and Los Angeles (United States) 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, Palermo to Los Angeles is 3,452 km (2,145 miles), about 37 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Palermo, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Italy into United States. 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 Palermo from Los Angeles?

By road it is 3,452 km (2,145 miles) from Palermo to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 10,584 km (6,576 miles).

How long is the drive from Palermo to Los Angeles?

About 37 h 19 min on the fastest route (3,452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Palermo?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Los Angeles?

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.