Los Angeles, United States → London, United Kingdom · ✈ 11h 27min · 🚗 142h 17min
4,728 nautical miles · Time difference: +8h ahead · Direction: northeast
The distance from Los Angeles to London is 8,756 km (5,441 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 11h 27min.
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to London, United Kingdom is approximately 8,756 kilometers (5,441 miles or 4,728 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
London is located northeast of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in North America, in the West Coast region of United States, while London is in Europe, in England, United Kingdom. This intercontinental route spans from North America to Europe.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 8,756 km | ~11h 27min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Los Angeles to London. For 8,756 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Los Angeles is a major city in United States with a population of approximately 3,979,576. Located in the West Coast region, it is an important hub in North America. Los Angeles is a significant metropolitan area in United States with good domestic and international transport connections.
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London is a notable city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 8,982,000. Situated in the England region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. London is one of United Kingdom's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 8,756 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from North America to Europe. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 8,756 km, Los Angeles to London is one of the world's longer routes, covering 21.8% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, Los Angeles and London have a population of over 12,961,576 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from North America to Europe, spanning 8 timezones.
This 8,756 km journey from North America to Europe is one of the world's longer routes. At this distance, jet lag becomes a significant factor — plan for at least one recovery day per 3 time zones crossed.
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The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to London is approximately 8,756 kilometers (5,441 miles, 4,728 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 11h 27min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 142h 17min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
London is approximately +8h ahead compared to Los Angeles.
The estimated road distance is approximately 11,383 km, which is about 30% longer than the 8,756 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.