Distance from Queens to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Queens (NY) to Los Angeles (CA) is 2453 miles or 3948 kilometers or 2130 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Queens to Los Angeles is 2801 miles (4508 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 348 miles or 560 km.

Flight distance from Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Queens and Los Angeles is 2453 miles or 3948 km.
The nearest airport to Queens, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

Flight time from Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA is 5 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Queens to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Queens, New York to Los Angeles, California is 2801 miles or 4508 km.
The total driving distance from Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA is 2801 miles or 4508 kilometers. Your trip begins in Queens, New York. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Queens, New York to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2801 miles (4508 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Queens, NY to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Queens to Los Angeles take?
Queens and Los Angeles are 49 hours 51 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 Queens and Los Angeles

Time difference between Queens (NY) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Queens.

Current local time in QueensCurrent local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 14:01:13 EST2025-12-19, 11:01:13 PST
How Far is it Between Queens New York, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2801 mi 4508 km 2432.39 nmi
Straight line distance 2453 mi 3948 km 2130 nmi
Difference 348 mi 560 km 302 nmi

Queens Details

Queens is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 45' 0'' Longitude: W 73° 52' 0''
Latitude40.75
Longitude-73.86667
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Queens

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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 Queens, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 93 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 62 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 21 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 46 hours 57 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 13 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 8 minutes