Wellington, New Zealand → Los Angeles, United States · ✈ 14h 1min · 🚗 175h 42min
5,838 nautical miles · Time difference: -20h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Wellington to Los Angeles is 10,812 km (6,718 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 14h 1min.
The straight-line distance from Wellington, New Zealand to Los Angeles, United States is approximately 10,812 kilometers (6,718 miles or 5,838 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Los Angeles is located northwest of Wellington. Wellington is in Oceania, in the Wellington region of New Zealand, while Los Angeles is in North America, in West Coast, United States. This intercontinental route spans from Oceania to North America.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 10,812 km | ~14h 1min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Wellington to Los Angeles. For 10,812 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Wellington is a major city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 215,400. Located in the Wellington region, it is an important hub in Oceania. Despite its smaller size, Wellington plays an important regional role in New Zealand and attracts visitors year-round.
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Los Angeles is a notable city in United States with a population of approximately 3,979,576. Situated in the West Coast region, it serves as a key destination in North America. Los Angeles offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in United States.
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At 10,812 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Oceania to North America. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 10,812 km, Wellington to Los Angeles is one of the world's longer routes, covering 27.0% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Oceania to North America, spanning 20 timezones.
This 10,812 km journey from Oceania to North America 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.
The straight-line distance from Wellington to Los Angeles is approximately 10,812 kilometers (6,718 miles, 5,838 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 14h 1min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 175h 42min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Los Angeles is approximately -20h behind compared to Wellington.
The estimated road distance is approximately 14,056 km, which is about 30% longer than the 10,812 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.