Distance from New York City to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between New York City, New York and Los Angeles, California is 3,944 kilometers (2,451 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

New York City is located on the east coast of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the west coast, both being major urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 3,944 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with New York City at 57 meters above sea level and Los Angeles at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from New York City to Los Angeles spans approximately 4500 km, taking drivers through major highways such as I-80 and I-70, passing through diverse regions including the Midwest and the Rockies.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the United States from east to west, passing landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate temperatures. Summer offers more daylight but can be crowded.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to New York City, which experiences more seasonal variation.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, similar to New York City.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
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New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
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 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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Managua, Nicaragua Cochabamba, Bolivia 3,942 km
Caracas, Venezuela Laval, Canada 3,942 km
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Barquisimeto, Venezuela Tulsa, United States 3,946 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 3,946 km
Quito, Ecuador Austin, United States 3,942 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Chiclayo, Peru 3,947 km
Vancouver, Canada Coyoacán, Mexico 3,947 km
Los Angeles, United States Manhattan, United States 3,947 km

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