Distance from Baltimore to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Baltimore (MD) to Los Angeles (CA) is 2315 miles or 3726 kilometers or 2011 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Baltimore to Los Angeles is 2643 miles (4255 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 328 miles or 529 km.

Flight distance from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Baltimore and Los Angeles is 2315 miles or 3726 km.
The nearest airport to Baltimore, is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

Flight time from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is 5 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Baltimore to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to Los Angeles, California is 2643 miles or 4255 km.
The total driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA is 2643 miles or 4255 kilometers. Your trip begins in Baltimore, Maryland. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2643 miles (4255 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Baltimore to Los Angeles take?
Baltimore and Los Angeles are 47 hours 11 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 Baltimore and Los Angeles

Time difference between Baltimore (MD) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Baltimore.

Current local time in BaltimoreCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 14:02:02 EST2025-12-19, 11:02:02 PST
How Far is it Between Baltimore Maryland, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2643 mi 4255 km 2295.18 nmi
Straight line distance 2315 mi 3726 km 2011 nmi
Difference 328 mi 529 km 284 nmi

Baltimore Details

Baltimore is located in Maryland, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 17' 25.4'' Longitude: W 76° 36' 43.9''
Latitude39.29038
Longitude-76.61219
StateMaryland
Nearest airports to Baltimore

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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 Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 88 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 66 hours 29 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 59 hours 5 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 53 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 48 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 44 hours 19 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 40 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 37 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 35 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 14 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 17 minutes