Distance from Compton to Lakewood
How far is it from Compton to Lakewood? About 829 mi in a straight line and 978 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Compton and Lakewood are about 829 mi (1,334 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 978 mi (1,574 km), a drive of about 16 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 2 hr 1 min.
| Straight-line distance | 829 mi / 1,334 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 978 mi / 1,574 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 16 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 2 hr 1 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $122 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.981, -111.901 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Compton to Lakewood is about 829 mi (1,334 km) in a straight line, and roughly 978 mi (1,574 km) by road.