New York City to Los Angeles Distance
3,936 km · 2,446 miles · 5 h 25 min flight
The distance from New York City to Los Angeles is 3,936 km (2,446 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 25 min. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York City.
New York City
New York
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 3,936
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,446
- 2,125 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 25 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- Los Angeles vs New York City
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from New York City | West (274°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | East-northeast (66°) |
| Halfway point | 39.51° N, 97.16° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from New York City?
3,936 kilometres or 2,446 miles (2,125 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from New York City to Los Angeles?
About 5 h 25 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 New York City and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York City right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from New York City?
Los Angeles lies to the west of New York City (initial bearing 274°).
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.