Philadelphia to Los Angeles Distance
3,844 km · 2,388 miles · 5 h 18 min flight
The distance from Philadelphia to Los Angeles is 3,844 km (2,388 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 18 min. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 3,844
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,388
- 2,075 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 18 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- Los Angeles vs Philadelphia
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Philadelphia | West (274°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | East-northeast (67°) |
| Halfway point | 39.01° N, 97.58° W |
| Philadelphia coordinates | 39.95° N, 75.16° 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 Philadelphia?
3,844 kilometres or 2,388 miles (2,075 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
About 5 h 18 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 Philadelphia and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Philadelphia?
Los Angeles lies to the west of Philadelphia (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.