Distance from Los Angeles to Lakeland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Lakeland (FL) is 2177 miles or 3503 kilometers or 1891 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Lakeland is 2519 miles (4054 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 342 miles or 551 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Lakeland, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Lakeland is 2177 miles or 3503 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Lakeland, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Lakeland, FL is 5 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Lakeland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Lakeland, Florida is 2519 miles or 4054 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Lakeland, FL is 2519 miles or 4054 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 2519 miles (4054 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 44 to 45 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 44 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Lakeland take?
Los Angeles and Lakeland are 44 hours 21 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 Lakeland

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Lakeland
2025-12-18, 08:04:17 PST2025-12-18, 11:04:17 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2519 mi 4054 km 2187.5 nmi
Straight line distance 2177 mi 3503 km 1891 nmi
Difference 342 mi 551 km 296 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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Lakeland Details

Lakeland is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 28° 2' 22.1'' Longitude: W 81° 56' 59.3''
Latitude28.03947
Longitude-81.9498
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Lakeland

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Lakeland, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 84 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 63 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 56 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 50 hours 40 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 46 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 42 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 38 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 36 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 33 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 31 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 29 hours 48 minutes