The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Los Angeles, United States is 3,936 km (2,446 miles).Los Angeles is W of New York.
Distance (km)
3,936
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,446
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
274° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,936 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 64 hr | ~5,117 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | New York, United States |
| To | Los Angeles, United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,936 km (2,446 miles) |
| Bearing | 274° (W) |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
| Coordinates (Los Angeles) | 34.0522°, -118.2437° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Los Angeles is 3,936 km (2,446 miles). Los Angeles is W of New York.
A direct flight from New York to Los Angeles takes approximately 5 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from New York to Los Angeles takes approximately 64 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Los Angeles is W (274 degrees) from New York.
The distance from Los Angeles to New York is the same: 3,936 km (2,446 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.