Flight Time from Irvine to Long Beach
The flight from Irvine to Long Beach covers about 22 mi and takes roughly 32 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
32 min
Nonstop flight
22 mi
Straight-line
31 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
Irvine and Long Beach are about 22 mi (36 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 31 mi (50 km), a drive of about 43 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 22 mi / 36 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 31 mi / 50 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 43 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $4 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 33.718, -118.006 |
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
Irvine to Long Beach is about 22 mi (36 km) in a straight line, and roughly 31 mi (50 km) by road.