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

1101.1 miles 1772 km · straight line
1300.1 miles actual route 2092.3 km · driving distance
24h 57min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Vancouver?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Vancouver is 1101.1 miles (1772 km) as the crow flies. Vancouver is located NNW of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1300.1 miles, taking about 24h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Long Beach, California is in California, United States, while Vancouver is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Beach, California and Vancouver. 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 Long Beach, California to Vancouver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 57min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 56min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~32h 26min $156–$455* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Vancouver

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Vancouver
49.28°N, 123.12°W
America/Vancouver
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 367 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM