How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Washington to Los Angeles take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 3,692 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

Voydly

SupportLog in

Search Washington → Los Angeles

Compare flights, hotels, cars, and activities for this trip in one place.

Direct flights onlyMy dates are flexible (±3 days)Don't know where yet? Explore everywhere

500+airlines & travel sites compared

1,200+routes tracked

€0booking fees from us

Flight Distance: Washington to Los Angeles

3,692

Kilometres (km)

2,294

Miles (mi)

1,994

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Washington to Los Angeles is approximately 3,692 km. The typical flight time is 5h 50m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

Related route pages

→Direct flights Washington to Los Angeles →Flight duration Washington to Los Angeles →Cheapest day to fly Washington to Los Angeles →Flights Washington to Los Angeles

Nearby airports

Near Washington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km

Near Los Angeles

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)7 km
Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (LGB)27 km
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)29 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Washington to Los Angeles is approximately 3,692 km (2,294 miles).