Distance from Atlanta to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Atlanta (GA) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1931 miles or 3107 kilometers or 1677 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Atlanta to Los Angeles is 2174 miles (3499 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 243 miles or 392 km.

Flight distance from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Atlanta and Los Angeles is 1931 miles or 3107 km.
The nearest airport to Atlanta, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Atlanta to Los Angeles?

Flight time from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA is 4 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Atlanta to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA
This map shows the distance from Atlanta, GA, Usa to Los Angeles, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Atlanta, Georgia to Los Angeles, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Los Angeles, California is 2174 miles or 3499 km.
The total driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA is 2174 miles or 3499 kilometers. Your trip begins in Atlanta, Georgia. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2174 miles (3499 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 38 to 39 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Atlanta, GA to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 38 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Atlanta to Los Angeles take?
Atlanta and Los Angeles are 38 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Atlanta and Los Angeles

Time difference between Atlanta (GA) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Atlanta.

Current local time in AtlantaCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 06:13:28 EST2025-12-19, 03:13:28 PST
How Far is it Between Atlanta Georgia, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2174 mi 3499 km 1887.9 nmi
Straight line distance 1931 mi 3107 km 1677 nmi
Difference 243 mi 392 km 210 nmi

Atlanta Details

Atlanta is located in Georgia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 45' 46.5'' Longitude: W 84° 25' 21.6''
Latitude33.76291
Longitude-84.42267
StateGeorgia
Nearest airports to Atlanta

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Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 72 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 54 hours 40 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 48 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 43 hours 44 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 39 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 36 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 33 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 31 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 29 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 27 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 25 hours 43 minutes