Los Angeles, United States — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Los Angeles, the closest major city is San Diego at just 179 km (43 min by air). The farthest destination is Sydney at 12,074 km. On average, the 23 destinations listed here are 3,648 km from Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a major city in United States, with a population of approximately 3,979,576. Located in the West Coast region of North America, Los Angeles serves as an important center for commerce and travel.
Los Angeles connects to 18 destinations within North America and 5 intercontinental routes spanning 4 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Los Angeles with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Los Angeles helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 8 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 10 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 5 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Los Angeles is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Los Angeles (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 20 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
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The closest major city to Los Angeles is San Diego, United States at 179 km (111 miles). Flight time: approximately 43 min.
The farthest city from Los Angeles in our database is Sydney at 12,074 km (7,502 miles).
We cover 23 destinations from Los Angeles, spanning 4 continents.
The average distance from Los Angeles to all listed destinations is approximately 3,648 km (2,267 miles).
From Los Angeles: 8 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 10 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 5 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.