Distance from Detroit to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Los Angeles, California is 3,192 kilometers (1,983 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the West Coast, highlighting a journey across diverse American landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 3,192 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Los Angeles spans approximately 3700 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-70, crossing states like Illinois, Nebraska, and Utah, showcasing varied terrains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Rocky Mountains, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Los Angeles crosses the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Mojave Desert, with notable landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak travel and lower prices.

Climate

Los Angeles typically has a warmer and drier climate compared to Detroit, with mild winters and hot summers, contrasting Detroit's colder winters and humid summers.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities compared to Detroit, providing more options for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Fort Worth, United States Halifax, Canada 3,191 km
Cartagena, Colombia Zapopan, Mexico 3,194 km
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Villa Nueva, Guatemala Philadelphia, United States 3,194 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico 3,190 km
Mississauga, Canada Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico 3,195 km
Phoenix, United States Washington, United States 3,189 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Morelia, Mexico 3,195 km

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