Flagstaff to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.4 miles 620.2 km · straight line
479.1 miles actual route 771 km · driving distance
8h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Flagstaff to Long Beach, California is 385.4 miles (620.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.1 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Long Beach, California in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 35min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 18min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 9min $57–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM