Distance from Manhattan to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and Los Angeles, California is 3,947 kilometers (2,453 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Manhattan is located on the east coast of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the west coast, requiring travel across the entire country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,947 kilometers, heading west.

Manhattan is at 38 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to Los Angeles spans approximately 4500 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-70, crossing diverse regions including the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Los Angeles crosses the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel from Manhattan to Los Angeles due to mild weather and fewer tourists, offering a more comfortable experience.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Manhattan, with less variation in temperature throughout the year.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transport and infrastructure for accessibility, similar to Manhattan, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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 Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 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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