Distance from Phoenix to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Phoenix (AZ) to Los Angeles (CA) is 357 miles or 575 kilometers or 310 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Phoenix to Los Angeles is 372 miles (599 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 15 miles or 24 km.

Flight distance from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Phoenix and Los Angeles is 357 miles or 575 km.
The nearest airport to Phoenix, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

Flight time from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA is 0 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Phoenix to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California is 372 miles or 599 km.
The total driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA is 372 miles or 599 kilometers. Your trip begins in Phoenix, Arizona. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California is approximately 372 miles (599 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Phoenix to Los Angeles take?
Phoenix and Los Angeles are 6 hours 42 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 Phoenix and Los Angeles

Time difference between Phoenix (AZ) and Los Angeles (CA) is 1 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 1 Hours behind Phoenix.

Current local time in PhoenixCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 18:45:08 MST2025-12-19, 17:45:08 PST
How Far is it Between Phoenix Arizona, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 372 mi 599 km 323.04 nmi
Straight line distance 357 mi 575 km 310 nmi
Difference 15 mi 24 km 13 nmi

Phoenix Details

Phoenix is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 26' 54.2'' Longitude: W 112° 4' 26.5''
Latitude33.44838
Longitude-112.07404
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Phoenix

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Phoenix, AZ and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 21 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 29 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 14 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 24 minutes