Distance from Los Angeles to Cary by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Cary (NC) is 2222 miles or 3576 kilometers or 1930 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Cary is 2544 miles (4095 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 322 miles or 519 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Cary, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Cary is 2222 miles or 3576 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Cary, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Cary, NC is 5 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Cary Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Cary, NC

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Cary, North Carolina is 2544 miles or 4095 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Cary, NC is 2544 miles or 4095 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Cary, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Cary, North Carolina is approximately 2544 miles (4095 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 45 to 46 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Cary, NC

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Cary, NC?
The total driving time is 45 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Cary take?
Los Angeles and Cary are 45 hours 0 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 Cary

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Cary
2025-12-15, 14:51:04 PST2025-12-15, 17:51:04 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Cary North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2544 mi 4095 km 2209.21 nmi
Straight line distance 2222 mi 3576 km 1930 nmi
Difference 322 mi 519 km 279 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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Cary Details

Cary is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 46' 53.2'' Longitude: W 78° 49' 8.4''
Latitude35.78145
Longitude-78.81901
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Cary

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Cary, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 85 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 63 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 56 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 51 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 46 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 42 hours 39 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 39 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 36 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 34 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 31 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 30 hours 6 minutes