Los Angeles to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1194.9 miles 1923 km · straight line
1379.8 miles actual route 2220.6 km · driving distance
24h 40min estimated drive time
$133 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Wichita?

The distance from Los Angeles to Wichita is 1194.9 miles (1923 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1379.8 miles, taking about 24h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Wichita in Kansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles and Wichita. 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 Los Angeles to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 40min $133 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 36min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~32h 4min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Wichita

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 398 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM