Columbus to Los Angeles

Flight distance, time and route map · CMH → LAX

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,204 km1,991 miles · 1,730 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 269° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is Columbus from Los Angeles by plane?

The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,204 km (1,991 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Los Angeles?

About 4 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Columbus heading west (269°) on the shortest path.

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