Distance from Houston to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Los Angeles, California is 2,211 kilometers (1,374 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas while Los Angeles is situated on the west coast of California, both being major cities in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 2,211 kilometers, heading west.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Los Angeles covers approximately 2450 km, primarily via I-10 W, passing through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and into California, offering a diverse range of landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: San Antonio, El Paso, Phoenix, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Los Angeles crosses deserts and mountains, passing landmarks like the Alamo and Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for holiday events in Los Angeles.

Climate

Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, differing from Houston's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Houston, but with more options for diverse needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)

Other distances from Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

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