Distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Los Angeles, California is 3,852 kilometers (2,394 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of the United States, while Los Angeles is situated on the West Coast, requiring a cross-country journey. The straight-line distance between them is 3,852 kilometers, heading west.

Philadelphia is at only 8 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Los Angeles spans across the United States, primarily using Interstate 76, Interstate 70, and Interstate 40, passing through diverse regions including the Midwest and Southwest.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses the Appalachian Mountains, Great Plains, and deserts, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather, or winter for fewer tourists in Los Angeles.

Climate

Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, unlike Philadelphia's humid climate.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than Philadelphia's infrastructure.

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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Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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 Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 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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