Distance from Raleigh to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Los Angeles (CA) is 2231 miles or 3591 kilometers or 1938 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Los Angeles is 2552 miles (4108 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 321 miles or 517 km.

Raleigh to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Los Angeles, California is 2552 miles or 4108 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Los Angeles, CA is 2552 miles or 4108 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Los Angeles, California is approximately 2552 miles (4108 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 45 to 46 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 45 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Los Angeles take?
Raleigh and Los Angeles are 45 hours 6 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 Raleigh and Los Angeles

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Los Angeles (CA) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 04:30:12 EST	2025-12-19, 01:30:12 PST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2552 mi	4108 km	2216.16 nmi
Straight line distance	2231 mi	3591 km	1938 nmi
Difference	321 mi	517 km	278 nmi

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