Distance from Los Angeles to Sparks by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Sparks (NV) is 388 miles or 625 kilometers or 337 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Sparks is 518 miles (835 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 130 miles or 210 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Sparks, NV in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Sparks is 388 miles or 625 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Sparks, is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Sparks, NV is 0 hours 53 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Sparks Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Sparks, NV

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Sparks, Nevada is 518 miles or 835 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Sparks, NV is 518 miles or 835 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Sparks, Nevada.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Sparks, Nevada is approximately 518 miles (835 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Sparks, NV

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Sparks, NV?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Sparks take?
Los Angeles and Sparks are 9 hours 39 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 Los Angeles and Sparks

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Sparks (NV) is 1 Hours.
Sparks time is 1 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Sparks
2025-12-21, 20:33:36 PST2025-12-21, 21:33:36 MST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Sparks Nevada, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 518 mi 835 km 449.83 nmi
Straight line distance 388 mi 625 km 337 nmi
Difference 130 mi 210 km 112 nmi

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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Sparks Details

Sparks is located in Nevada, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 32' 5.7'' Longitude: W 119° 45' 9.7''
Latitude39.53491
Longitude-119.75269
StateNevada
Nearest airports to Sparks

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Sparks, NV
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 17 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 26 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 41 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 8 minutes