Distance from Los Angeles to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Washington (DC) is 2296 miles or 3694 kilometers or 1994 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Washington is 2673 miles (4302 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 377 miles or 608 km.

Los Angeles to Washington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Washington, District of Columbia is 2673 miles or 4302 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC is 2673 miles or 4302 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 2673 miles (4302 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 Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Washington take?
Los Angeles and Washington are 47 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington

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

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 10:59:51 PST	2025-12-19, 13:59:51 EST

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2673 mi	4302 km	2321.23 nmi
Straight line distance	2296 mi	3694 km	1994 nmi
Difference	377 mi	608 km	327 nmi

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