Flight Time from Los Angeles to Santa Monica
The flight from Los Angeles to Santa Monica covers about 14 mi and takes roughly 32 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Los Angeles and Santa Monica are about 14 mi (23 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 20 mi (32 km), a drive of about 28 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 14 mi / 23 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 20 mi / 32 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 28 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 34.036, -118.367 |
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
Los Angeles to Santa Monica is about 14 mi (23 km) in a straight line, and roughly 20 mi (32 km) by road.