Distance from Memphis to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California is 2,581 kilometers (1,603 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Memphis is located in the southeastern United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the west coast, highlighting the vast expanse between the two cities across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,581 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Memphis at 84 meters above sea level and Los Angeles at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Los Angeles spans approximately 2880 km, primarily via I-40 W, passing through Little Rock, Oklahoma City, and Albuquerque, traversing diverse landscapes and regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Graceland, Little Rock Central High School, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Grand Canyon.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Los Angeles crosses the Mississippi River, Great Plains, and deserts, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak prices and less crowded attractions.

Climate

Los Angeles typically has a milder, drier climate compared to the humid subtropical climate of Memphis, with less rainfall year-round.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than those in Memphis, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)
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 Memphis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 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

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Memphis and Los Angeles.

From To Distance (kilometers)
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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Miami, United States 2,582 km
Lima, Peru Maracaibo, Venezuela 2,582 km
Guadalupe, Mexico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,580 km
Houston, United States Montréal, Canada 2,582 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Miami, United States 2,580 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Tulsa, United States 2,580 km
Oslo, Norway Murcia, Spain 2,580 km
New York City, United States San Juan, Puerto Rico 2,579 km
Houston, United States South Boston, United States 2,583 km
Houston, United States Laval, Canada 2,579 km
Houston, United States Boston, United States 2,583 km

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