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Distance from Los Angeles to Tijuana

Straight line

207 km
129 mi · 112 NM

By road

223 km
139 mi

Travel time

2 h 46 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SE 146°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Tijuana?

Los Angeles (United States) and Tijuana (Mexico) are a medium distance apart: 207 km in a straight line, that is 129 miles or 112 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Los Angeles to Tijuana is 223 km (139 miles), about 2 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Los Angeles, Tijuana lies to the south-east (initial bearing 146°). The route crosses from United States into Mexico. The halfway point is at 33.2790°, -117.6182°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Tijuana?

By road it is 223 km (139 miles) from Los Angeles to Tijuana; in a straight line it is 207 km (129 miles).

How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Tijuana?

About 2 h 46 min on the fastest route (223 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tijuana from Los Angeles?

Tijuana is to the south-east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 146°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tijuana?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.