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Distance from Calgary to Los Angeles

Straight line

1,918 km
1,192 mi · 1,036 NM

By road

2,528 km
1,571 mi

Travel time

26 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 54 min

Direction

SSW 192°
initial bearing

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How far is Calgary from Los Angeles?

Calgary (Canada) and Los Angeles (United States) are quite far apart: 1,918 km in a straight line, that is 1,192 miles or 1,036 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calgary to Los Angeles is 2,528 km (1,571 miles), about 26 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Calgary, Los Angeles lies to the south (initial bearing 192°). The route crosses from Canada into United States. The halfway point is at 42.5696°, -116.4498°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 54 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 Calgary from Los Angeles?

By road it is 2,528 km (1,571 miles) from Calgary to Los Angeles; in a straight line it is 1,918 km (1,192 miles).

How long is the drive from Calgary to Los Angeles?

About 26 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,528 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Calgary?

Los Angeles is to the south of Calgary, at an initial bearing of 192°.

How long is the flight from Calgary to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 54 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.