Los Angeles to Washington
Distance3,711 km2,306 miles · 2,004 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 5 h 10 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- east 69° at departure
- From
- Los Angeles International Airport United States
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is Los Angeles from Washington by plane?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 3,711 km (2,306 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
About 5 h 10 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 Los Angeles heading east (69°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Los Angeles
- Los Angeles to Mexico City2,500 km
- Los Angeles to Chicago2,802 km
- Los Angeles to Atlanta3,126 km
- Los Angeles to Toronto3,494 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- Los Angeles to London8,760 km
Routes to Washington
- New York to Washington342 km
- Toronto to Washington578 km
- Atlanta to Washington880 km
- Chicago to Washington983 km
- Mexico City to Washington3,023 km
- London to Washington5,881 km
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