Distance from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to St. Petersburg (FL) is 2142 miles or 3446 kilometers or 1860 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg is 2517 miles (4052 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 375 miles or 606 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and St. Petersburg is 2142 miles or 3446 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to St. Petersburg, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL is 4 hours 55 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to St. Petersburg Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to St. Petersburg, Florida is 2517 miles or 4052 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL is 2517 miles or 4052 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to St. Petersburg, Florida is approximately 2517 miles (4052 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 St. Petersburg, FL

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL?
The total driving time is 44 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg take?
Los Angeles and St. Petersburg are 44 hours 43 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 St. Petersburg

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

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in St. Petersburg
2025-12-05, 02:51:25 PST2025-12-05, 05:51:25 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and St. Petersburg Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2517 mi 4052 km 2185.76 nmi
Straight line distance 2142 mi 3446 km 1860 nmi
Difference 375 mi 606 km 325 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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St. Petersburg Details

St. Petersburg is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 27° 46' 15.1'' Longitude: W 82° 40' 45.4''
Latitude27.77086
Longitude-82.67927
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to St. Petersburg

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and St. Petersburg, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 84 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 63 hours 18 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 56 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 50 hours 39 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 46 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 42 hours 12 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 38 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 36 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 33 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 31 hours 39 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 29 hours 47 minutes