Los Angeles, United States → Dallas, United States · ✈ 2h 59min · 🚗 32h 22min
1,076 nautical miles · Time difference: +2h ahead · Direction: east
The distance from Los Angeles to Dallas is 1,992 km (1,238 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 59min.
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to Dallas, United States is approximately 1,992 kilometers (1,238 miles or 1,076 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Dallas is located east of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in North America, in the West Coast region of United States, while Dallas is in North America, in South, United States. Both cities are in North America.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,992 km | ~2h 59min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,590 km | ~32h 22min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~2,390 km | ~19h 55min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Dallas. For 1,992 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,590 km, fuel costs for driving from Los Angeles to Dallas are approximately $207–$389 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Los Angeles sits at 34.0522°N, 118.2437°W, while Dallas is located at 32.7767°N, 96.7970°W. The initial compass bearing from Los Angeles to Dallas is 88° (E), so a great-circle flight path leaves Los Angeles heading roughly E. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 1.28° and the longitude difference is 21.45°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Los Angeles and Dallas is approximately 33.8800°N, 107.4407°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 996 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Dallas is roughly 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 09:00 in Los Angeles, it is approximately 11:00 in Dallas. A 2-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Los Angeles is a major city in United States with a population of approximately 3,979,576. Located in the West Coast region, it is an important hub in North America. Los Angeles is a significant metropolitan area in United States with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Dallas is a notable city in United States with a population of approximately 1,343,573. Situated in the South region, it serves as a key destination in North America. Dallas offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in United States.
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1,992 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,992 km between Los Angeles and Dallas means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 6.6 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 59min.
See how the Los Angeles to Dallas distance compares to similar routes:
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Dallas is approximately 1,992 kilometers (1,238 miles, 1,076 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 59min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 32h 22min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Dallas is approximately +2h ahead compared to Los Angeles.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,590 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,992 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: August 5, 2026.