Distance from Los Angeles to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Columbia (MD) is 2303 miles or 3706 kilometers or 2000 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Columbia is 2625 miles (4225 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 322 miles or 519 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Columbia is 2303 miles or 3706 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, MD is 5 hours 17 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Columbia Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, MD

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Columbia, Maryland is 2625 miles or 4225 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, MD is 2625 miles or 4225 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Columbia, Maryland.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Columbia, Maryland is approximately 2625 miles (4225 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 46 to 47 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, MD

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Columbia, MD?
The total driving time is 46 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Columbia take?
Los Angeles and Columbia are 46 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 Columbia

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Columbia
2025-12-16, 21:22:56 PST2025-12-17, 00:22:56 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Columbia Maryland, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2625 mi 4225 km 2279.55 nmi
Straight line distance 2303 mi 3706 km 2000 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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Columbia Details

Columbia is located in Maryland, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 14' 25.4'' Longitude: W 76° 50' 21.9''
Latitude39.24038
Longitude-76.83942
StateMaryland
Nearest airports to Columbia

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Columbia, MD
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 88 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 66 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 58 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 52 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 48 hours 0 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 44 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 40 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 37 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 35 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 3 minutes