Los Angeles to Portland: Exactly 1,329 km (826 mi)

Los Angeles, United States → Portland, United States

1,329
Kilometers
826
Miles
~2h 10min
Flight time (est.)
~1,728 km
Rough road-length estimate

718 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Portland is 1,329 km (826 miles). Portland lies roughly north-northwest of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 345° (NNW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Los Angeles (West Coast, United States) sits at 34.0522°N, 118.2437°W; Portland (Pacific Northwest, United States) is at 45.5152°N, 122.6784°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 345° (NNW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Los Angeles to Portland

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 10min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,728 km · ~21h 36min 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 Portland: about 1,728 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 Portland lies at approximately 39.8047°N, 120.2756°W — the position that is an equal 665 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Los Angeles and Portland both use the America/Los_Angeles time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Portland?

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Portland is approximately 1,329 km (826 miles, 718 nautical miles).

What direction is Portland from Los Angeles?

Portland lies roughly north-northwest of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 345° (NNW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 2h 10min (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 Portland?

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Portland: about 1,728 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 Portland?

Los Angeles and Portland both use the America/Los_Angeles time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between 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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