Distance from LGW to LAX
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8,818.69 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 10h 52min. Similar flight routes: LGW → SNA , LGW → ONT , LGW → SAN , LGW → TIJ , LHR → LAX
Bearing: 258.71° (WSW)The initial bearing on the course from LGW to LAX is 258.71° and the compass direction is WSW.
Midpoint: 60.13272,-72.36502The geographic midpoint between LGW and LAX is in 4,398.82 km distance between both points in a bearing of 258.71°. It is located in Canada, Quebec, Nunavik (Canada, Québec, Nunavik).
Distance: 8,797.64 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LGW and LAX is 8,797.64 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LGW and LAX is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -8hThe time difference between LGW (Europe/London) and LAX (America/Los_Angeles) is -8 hours. This means that it is now 00:13 (14.05.2024) in LGW and 16:13 (13.05.2024) in LAX.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LGW and LAX, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.