Washington to Los Angeles
Distance3,674 km2,283 miles · 1,984 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 5 h 5 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- west 274° at departure
- From
- Washington Dulles International Airport United States
- To
- Los Angeles International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is Washington from Los Angeles by plane?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,674 km (2,283 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Washington to Los Angeles?
About 5 h 5 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Washington heading west (274°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Washington
- Washington to New York366 km
- Washington to Toronto556 km
- Washington to Atlanta859 km
- Washington to Chicago945 km
- Washington to Mexico City3,002 km
- Washington to London5,902 km
Routes to Los Angeles
- Mexico City to Los Angeles2,500 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Atlanta to Los Angeles3,126 km
- Toronto to Los Angeles3,494 km
- New York to Los Angeles3,974 km
- London to Los Angeles8,760 km
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