Air Distances: Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles and Mexico City

Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Washington, D.C. (DCA/IAD):

• To Los Angeles (LAX): ~2,295 miles (3,693 km). Flight time: ~5h 30m nonstop.
• To Mexico City (MEX): ~1,920 miles (3,090 km). Flight time: ~4h 30m nonstop.

Mexico City is significantly closer to D.C. than Los Angeles is, due to the more southerly latitude. Both are major international routes with frequent nonstop service.