Distance from Washington to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Los Angeles (CA) is 2296 miles or 3694 kilometers or 1994 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Los Angeles is 2633 miles (4238 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 337 miles or 544 km.

Washington to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Los Angeles, California is 2633 miles or 4238 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA is 2633 miles or 4238 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2633 miles (4238 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Los Angeles take?
Washington and Los Angeles are 47 hours 1 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and Los Angeles

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Los Angeles
2024-12-25, 03:14:01 EST	2024-12-25, 00:14:01 PST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2633 mi	4238 km	2286.5 nmi
Straight line distance	2296 mi	3694 km	1994 nmi
Difference	337 mi	544 km	292 nmi

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