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Distance from Brooklyn to Los Angeles

Straight line

3,950 km
2,454 mi · 2,133 NM

By road

4,508 km
2,801 mi

Travel time

50 h 2 min
flight ≈ 5 h 26 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Los Angeles?

Brooklyn (United States) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 3,950 km in a straight line, that is 2,454 miles or 2,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brooklyn to Los Angeles is 4,508 km (2,801 miles), about 50 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Brooklyn, Los Angeles lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). Both cities are in United States. The halfway point is at 39.4841°, -97.1224°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 26 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brooklyn from Los Angeles?

By road it is 4,508 km (2,801 miles) from Brooklyn to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 3,950 km (2,454 miles).

How long is the drive from Brooklyn to Los Angeles?

About 50 h 2 min on the fastest route (4,508 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Brooklyn?

Los Angeles is to the west of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 26 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.