Distance from Los Angeles to Chesapeake by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Chesapeake (VA) is 2352 miles or 3785 kilometers or 2042 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Chesapeake is 2683 miles (4318 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 331 miles or 533 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chesapeake, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Chesapeake is 2352 miles or 3785 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Chesapeake, is Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Chesapeake, VA is 5 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Chesapeake Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chesapeake, VA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Chesapeake, Virginia is 2683 miles or 4318 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chesapeake, VA is 2683 miles or 4318 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Chesapeake, Virginia.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Chesapeake, Virginia is approximately 2683 miles (4318 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 Los Angeles, CA to Chesapeake, VA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Chesapeake, VA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Chesapeake take?
Los Angeles and Chesapeake are 47 hours 37 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 Chesapeake

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Chesapeake
2025-12-17, 02:45:40 PST2025-12-17, 05:45:40 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Chesapeake Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2683 mi 4318 km 2329.92 nmi
Straight line distance 2352 mi 3785 km 2042 nmi
Difference 331 mi 533 km 287 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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Chesapeake Details

Chesapeake is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 49' 8.5'' Longitude: W 76° 16' 29.8''
Latitude36.81904
Longitude-76.27494
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Chesapeake

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Chesapeake, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 89 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 67 hours 28 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 59 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 53 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 49 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 44 hours 58 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 41 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 38 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 35 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 44 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 45 minutes