Distance from Tucson to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Tucson, Arizona and Los Angeles, California is 712 kilometers (442 miles).

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Tucson is located in the southern part of Arizona, while Los Angeles is situated in the southwestern region of California, both in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 712 kilometers, heading west.

Tucson is situated at an altitude of 757 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Tucson to Los Angeles covers approximately 794 kilometers, primarily via I-10 W, passing through Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert before reaching the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Phoenix, Sonoran Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Tucson to Los Angeles crosses desert landscapes and urban areas, with landmarks like the Sonoran Desert and the Los Angeles skyline.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fall for fewer tourists, making it ideal for exploring Los Angeles.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a milder and more temperate climate compared to Tucson's hotter and drier conditions.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transportation and accessibility features, more developed than Tucson's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)
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 Tucson

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 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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