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Distance from Los Angeles to Brooklyn

Straight line

3,950 km
2,454 mi · 2,133 NM

By road

4,507 km
2,800 mi

Travel time

50 h 4 min
flight ≈ 5 h 26 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Brooklyn?

Los Angeles (United States) and Brooklyn (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, Los Angeles to Brooklyn is 4,507 km (2,800 miles), about 50 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Los Angeles, Brooklyn lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). 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 Los Angeles from Brooklyn?

By road it is 4,507 km (2,800 miles) from Los Angeles to Brooklyn; in a straight line it is 3,950 km (2,454 miles).

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Brooklyn?

About 50 h 4 min on the fastest route (4,507 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brooklyn from Los Angeles?

Brooklyn is to the north-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Brooklyn?

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.