Distance from Nashville to Los Angeles (United States)

The distance between Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California is 2,865 kilometers (1,780 miles).

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nashville is located in the southeastern United States while Los Angeles is situated on the west coast, both cities are significant cultural hubs in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 2,865 kilometers, heading west.

Nashville is situated at an altitude of 171 meters above sea level, while Los Angeles is at 96 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Nashville to Los Angeles covers approximately 3260 km, passing through major highways like I-40 W, crossing states such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Route 66 landmarks.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Nashville to Los Angeles crosses diverse landscapes, including the Mississippi River and the Mojave Desert, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon along the way.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and fall due to mild weather in Los Angeles, or winter for fewer tourists and shorter lines at attractions.

Climate

Los Angeles generally has a milder and drier climate compared to Nashville, with less humidity and more sunny days throughout the year.

Accessibility

Los Angeles offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport options and facilities, which are more developed compared to Nashville.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Nashville, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 36.1659° N 86.7844° W

Elevation: 171 m (561 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
  • Smyrna Airport (MQY)
  • Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport (CKV)
  • Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field (HOP)
  • Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG)
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 Nashville

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Nashville to New York City 1,223 km
From Nashville to Los Angeles 2,865 km
From Nashville to Chicago 635 km
From Nashville to Houston 1,070 km
From Nashville to Phoenix 2,327 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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