Distance from Columbus to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1975 miles or 3178 kilometers or 1715 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Los Angeles is 2243 miles (3610 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 268 miles or 432 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Los Angeles is 1975 miles or 3178 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA is 4 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Los Angeles, California is 2243 miles or 3610 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA is 2243 miles or 3610 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2243 miles (3610 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 39 to 40 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 39 hours, 27 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Los Angeles take?
Columbus and Los Angeles are 39 hours 27 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Los Angeles

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Columbus.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2024-12-24, 14:10:06 EST2024-12-24, 11:10:06 PST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2243 mi 3610 km 1947.82 nmi
Straight line distance 1975 mi 3178 km 1715 nmi
Difference 268 mi 432 km 232 nmi

Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 75 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 56 hours 24 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 50 hours 8 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 45 hours 7 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 41 hours 1 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 37 hours 36 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 34 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 32 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 12 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 26 hours 32 minutes