Distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and Phoenix, Arizona is 575 kilometers (358 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Los Angeles is located in California on the west coast of the United States, while Phoenix is situated in Arizona in the southwestern region of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 575 kilometers, heading east.

Los Angeles is at 96 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Los Angeles to Phoenix follows Interstate 10 eastward, passing through the Mojave Desert and crossing into Arizona, with major stops in cities like Palm Springs and Blythe.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Colorado River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix crosses desert landscapes, with notable landmarks like Joshua Tree National Park and the Colorado River along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild temperatures and less tourist congestion, or in winter to enjoy cooler desert climates.

Climate

Phoenix typically experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Los Angeles, with significant temperature differences especially in summer.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and facilities, similar to Los Angeles, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distance 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

Other distances from Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

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