Distance: Los Angeles to Santa Monica
Distance between Los Angeles and Santa Monica in kilometers, miles and nautical miles.
23 km
Straight-line
great-circle
12 nm
Nautical Miles
as the crow flies
31 km
By Road
23 min
32 minutes
By Air
flight time
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Los Angeles from Santa Monica?
The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Santa Monica is 23 km (12 nautical miles). By road it is approximately 31 km (23 min drive). By air the flight takes about 32 minutes.
How many nautical miles is it from Los Angeles to Santa Monica?
The nautical distance from Los Angeles to Santa Monica is approximately 12 nautical miles.