Capitol Reef to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497.7 miles 800.9 km · straight line
617.5 miles actual route 993.7 km · driving distance
11h 42min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Long Beach, California is 497.7 miles (800.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located SW of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.5 miles, taking about 11h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah and Long Beach, California in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Capitol Reef and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Capitol Reef to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 42min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 2min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~15h 13min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM