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Distance from Los Angeles to Calgary

Straight line

1,918 km
1,192 mi · 1,036 NM

By road

2,527 km
1,570 mi

Travel time

26 h 54 min
flight ≈ 2 h 54 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Calgary?

Los Angeles (United States) and Calgary (Canada) 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, Los Angeles to Calgary is 2,527 km (1,570 miles), about 26 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Los Angeles, Calgary lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). The route crosses from United States into Canada. 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 Los Angeles from Calgary?

By road it is 2,527 km (1,570 miles) from Los Angeles to Calgary; in a straight line it is 1,918 km (1,192 miles).

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Calgary?

About 26 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,527 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calgary from Los Angeles?

Calgary is to the north of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Calgary?

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.