Distance from Los Angeles to Tacoma by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Tacoma (WA) is 938 miles or 1510 kilometers or 815 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Tacoma is 1103 miles (1776 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 165 miles or 266 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Tacoma, WA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Tacoma is 938 miles or 1510 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Tacoma, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Tacoma, WA is 2 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Tacoma Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Tacoma, WA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Tacoma, Washington is 1103 miles or 1776 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Tacoma, WA is 1103 miles or 1776 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Tacoma, Washington.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Tacoma, Washington is approximately 1103 miles (1776 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Tacoma, WA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Tacoma, WA?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Tacoma take?
Los Angeles and Tacoma are 20 hours 52 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 Tacoma

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Tacoma (WA) is 1 Hours.
Tacoma time is 1 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Tacoma
2025-12-19, 17:43:50 PST2025-12-19, 18:43:50 MST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Tacoma Washington, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1103 mi 1776 km 957.85 nmi
Straight line distance 938 mi 1510 km 815 nmi
Difference 165 mi 266 km 142 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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Tacoma Details

Tacoma is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 15' 10.4'' Longitude: W 122° 26' 39.4''
Latitude47.25288
Longitude-122.44429
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Tacoma

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Los Angeles, CA and Tacoma, WA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 0 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 4 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 3 minutes