Los Angeles to Toronto: Exactly 3,494 km (2,171 mi)

Los Angeles, United States → Toronto, Canada

3,494
Kilometers
2,171
Miles
~4h 52min
Flight time (est.)
~4,543 km
Rough road-length estimate

1,887 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Toronto is 3,494 km (2,171 miles). Toronto lies roughly east-northeast of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 61° (ENE). It is an international route from United States to Canada.

Coordinates & Bearing

Los Angeles (West Coast, United States) sits at 34.0522°N, 118.2437°W; Toronto (Ontario, Canada) is at 43.6532°N, 79.3832°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 61° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Los Angeles to Toronto

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~4h 52min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~4,543 km · ~56h 47min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Toronto: about 4,543 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 Toronto lies at approximately 40.4954°N, 100.1805°W — the position that is an equal 1,747 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Toronto (America/Toronto) is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Currency & Language

Los Angeles uses the US Dollar (USD), while Toronto uses the Canadian Dollar (CAD). The primary language changes from English in Los Angeles to English / French in Toronto.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Toronto?

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Toronto is approximately 3,494 km (2,171 miles, 1,887 nautical miles).

What direction is Toronto from Los Angeles?

Toronto lies roughly east-northeast of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 61° (ENE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 4h 52min (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 Toronto?

Rough road-length estimate for Los Angeles to Toronto: about 4,543 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 Toronto?

Toronto (America/Toronto) is 3 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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