Los Angeles to Phoenix: Exactly 574 km (357 mi)

Los Angeles, United States → Phoenix, United States

574
Kilometers
357
Miles
~1h 13min
Flight time (est.)
~747 km
Rough road-length estimate

310 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix is 574 km (357 miles). Phoenix lies roughly east of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 95° (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; Phoenix (Southwest, United States) is at 33.4484°N, 112.0740°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 95° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Los Angeles to Phoenix

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 13min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~747 km · ~9h 20min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Phoenix: about 747 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 Phoenix lies at approximately 33.7887°N, 115.1480°W — the position that is an equal 287 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, Phoenix (America/Phoenix) is on the same time as or 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Phoenix?

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix is approximately 574 km (357 miles, 310 nautical miles).

What direction is Phoenix from Los Angeles?

Phoenix lies roughly east of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 95° (E).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 13min (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 Phoenix?

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Phoenix: about 747 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 Phoenix?

Depending on the date, Phoenix (America/Phoenix) is on the same time as or 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

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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