Distance from Los Angeles to Carmel by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Carmel (IN) is 1809 miles or 2911 kilometers or 1571 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Carmel is 2080 miles (3349 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 271 miles or 438 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Carmel, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Carmel is 1809 miles or 2911 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Carmel, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Carmel, IN is 4 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Carmel Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Carmel, IN

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Carmel, Indiana is 2080 miles or 3349 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Carmel, IN is 2080 miles or 3349 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Carmel, Indiana.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Carmel, Indiana is approximately 2080 miles (3349 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Carmel, IN

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Carmel, IN?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Carmel take?
Los Angeles and Carmel are 36 hours 41 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 Carmel

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Carmel
2025-12-17, 03:14:50 PST2025-12-17, 06:14:50 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Carmel Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2080 mi 3349 km 1806.27 nmi
Straight line distance 1809 mi 2911 km 1571 nmi
Difference 271 mi 438 km 235 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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Carmel Details

Carmel is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 58' 42.1'' Longitude: W 86° 7' 4.9''
Latitude39.97837
Longitude-86.11804
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Carmel

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Carmel, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 69 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 52 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 46 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 41 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 38 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 32 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 26 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 37 minutes