Distance from Columbus to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Columbus, Ohio and Los Angeles, California is 3,183 kilometers (1,978 miles).

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Columbus is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the West Coast, highlighting the vast geographical span across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,183 kilometers, heading west.

Columbus is situated at an altitude of 242 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Columbus to Los Angeles covers major highways such as I-70 and I-40, passing through states like Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arizona, offering a cross-country drive experience.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Route 66, St. Louis Arch, Oklahoma City.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Midwest to the Pacific Coast, crossing plains and deserts, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Route 66.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant weather, avoiding summer crowds and winter storms.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Columbus, with mild winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than in Columbus, aiding mobility.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
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Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Other distances from Columbus

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Trujillo, Peru Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic 3,183 km
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Hermosillo, Mexico Hamilton, Canada 3,183 km
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Reynosa, Mexico Seattle, United States 3,183 km
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Bogotá, Colombia Azcapotzalco, Mexico 3,182 km
Charlotte, United States Calgary, Canada 3,184 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Saltillo, Mexico 3,182 km
Philadelphia, United States Mixco, Guatemala 3,184 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Coyoacán, Mexico 3,182 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Hamilton, Canada 3,182 km
Cancún, Mexico Chiclayo, Peru 3,185 km
Cartagena, Colombia San Antonio, United States 3,185 km
Cartagena, Colombia Austin, United States 3,185 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 3,185 km
Tehran, Iran Vienna, Austria 3,185 km
New York City, United States Veracruz, Mexico 3,185 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Iztacalco, Mexico 3,181 km

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