Los Angeles to Dallas: Exactly 1,992 km (1,238 mi)

Los Angeles, United States → Dallas, United States

1,992
Kilometers
1,238
Miles
~2h 59min
Flight time (est.)
~2,590 km
Rough road-length estimate

1,076 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Dallas is 1,992 km (1,238 miles). Dallas lies roughly east of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 88° (E). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Los Angeles (West Coast, United States) sits at 34.0522°N, 118.2437°W; Dallas (South, United States) is at 32.7767°N, 96.7970°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 88° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Los Angeles to Dallas

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 59min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~2,590 km · ~32h 23min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Dallas: about 2,590 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Los Angeles and Dallas lies at approximately 33.8800°N, 107.4407°W — the position that is an equal 996 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Dallas (America/Chicago) is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Dallas?

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Dallas is approximately 1,992 km (1,238 miles, 1,076 nautical miles).

What direction is Dallas from Los Angeles?

Dallas lies roughly east of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 88° (E).

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Dallas?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 59min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Los Angeles to Dallas?

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Dallas: about 2,590 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Dallas?

Dallas (America/Chicago) is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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