Distance from Los Angeles to Philadelphia

3,848 km · 2,391 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 19 min by air.

Air route

33.9900°, -118.1800° · America/Los Angeles

40.0000°, -75.1700° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
3,848km
Est. flight time
5 h 19 min
Initial bearing
67°ENE
Time difference
+3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,840 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Los Angeles to Philadelphia at a glance

Straight-line distance3,848 km / 2,391 mi / 2,078 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 19 min
Initial bearing67° (ENE)
Halfway point38.997°, -97.568°
Los Angeles coordinates33.99°, -118.18°
Philadelphia coordinates40°, -75.17°

Time difference: Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Local time: Los Angeles · Philadelphia. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Philadelphia?

3,848 km (2,391 miles, 2,078 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?

About 5 h 19 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Philadelphia from Los Angeles?

The great-circle route leaves Los Angeles on an initial bearing of 67° (ENE). The halfway point is near 39.00°, -97.57°.