Houston to Los Angeles Distance
2,207 km · 1,371 miles · 3 h 16 min flight
The distance from Houston to Los Angeles is 2,207 km (1,371 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 16 min. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston.
Houston
Texas
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 2,207
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,371
- 1,192 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 16 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours
- Los Angeles vs Houston
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Houston | West-northwest (288°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | East (96°) |
| Halfway point | 32.43° N, 106.53° W |
| Houston coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.36° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Houston?
2,207 kilometres or 1,371 miles (1,192 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
About 3 h 16 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Houston and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Houston?
Los Angeles lies to the west-northwest of Houston (initial bearing 288°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.