How far is Columbia, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Los Angeles is 300.48 miles (483.58 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 300.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Columbia to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, California to Los Angeles, California is: 337 miles (542.35 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Los Angeles will take approximately 06 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Columbia
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'11"N 120°24'5"W |
| Latitude | 38.0363100 |
| Longitude | -120.4013100 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.24357,34.05234)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Los Angeles
The distance between Columbia and Los Angeles is 542 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbia and Los Angeles. The current time is 00:50:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.01 liters (11.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Los Angeles is $63.68 (diesel $73.68).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $63.68 | $66.5 | $68.29 | $73.68 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 31, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
