Distance from Los Angeles to Atlanta by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Atlanta (GA) is 1931 miles or 3107 kilometers or 1677 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Atlanta is 2173 miles (3498 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 242 miles or 391 km.

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

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

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA 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.

Los Angeles to Atlanta Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Georgia is 2173 miles or 3498 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is 2173 miles or 3498 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Atlanta, Georgia.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Georgia is approximately 2173 miles (3498 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 Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA?
The total driving time is 38 hours, 1 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Atlanta take?
Los Angeles and Atlanta are 38 hours 1 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 Los Angeles and Atlanta

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Atlanta
2025-12-05, 05:02:33 PST2025-12-05, 08:02:33 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Atlanta Georgia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2173 mi 3498 km 1887.03 nmi
Straight line distance 1931 mi 3107 km 1677 nmi
Difference 242 mi 391 km 210 nmi

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 72 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 54 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 48 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 43 hours 43 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 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 29 hours 9 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 27 hours 19 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 25 hours 43 minutes