Distance from Downey to Compton
Downey → Compton
9 km
≈ 6 miles · 5 nautical miles
DowneyCompton
31 min
Flight (if direct)
8 min
Driving time (est.)
west-southwest
Direction (239°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Downey and Compton are close neighbours — just 9 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9 km / 6 mi / 5 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 12 km / 8 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 8 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 239° — west-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-08:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Downey coordinates | 33.94, -118.1326 |
| Compton coordinates | 33.8959, -118.2201 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Downey and Compton — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Compton from Downey?
Compton is 9 km (6 miles) from Downey measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12 km (8 mi).
How long is the flight from Downey to Compton?
If a direct flight operates between Downey and Compton, it would take approximately 31 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Downey and Compton?
Compton has the same time zone offset. Downey uses UTC-08:00 and Compton uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Downey and Compton?
The geographic midpoint between Downey and Compton is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 5 km from each city.
In which direction is Compton from Downey?
Compton lies to the west-southwest of Downey, at an initial bearing of 239°.