How far is Los Angeles, CA from New York City, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Angeles and New York City is 2445.55 miles (3935.74 km).
Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to New York City, CA is 2445.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 05 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 05 hours 04 minutes to travel from Los Angeles to New York City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to New York City, New York is: 2792.42 miles (4493.97 km) by car.
Driving from Los Angeles to New York City will take approximately 41 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River. New York City is a major center for business, finance, media, and culture.
| Population | 8398748 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°42'51"N 74°0'21"W |
| Latitude | 40.7142700 |
| Longitude | -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New York City: Broadway (-74.006154,40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time Between Los Angeles and New York City
The distance between Los Angeles and New York City is 4494 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 49 hours 55 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between Los Angeles, CA and New York City, NY. The current time in Los Angeles is 04:30:28, although it is 07:30:28 in New York City.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 93 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 69 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 55 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 46 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 39 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 37 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 34 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 373 liters (98.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Angeles and New York City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Angeles to New York City is $527.66 (diesel $610.53).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $527.66 | $551.01 | $565.89 | $610.53 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Los Angeles and New York City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
