Distance: London to New York City
Distance between London and New York City in kilometers, miles and nautical miles.
London to New York City distance overview
The distance from London to New York City is 5.585 km (3.470 miles) in a straight line, or about 3.016 nautical miles. This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the Earth's surface — which is what aircraft and ships broadly follow. By road the journey is longer, at roughly 7.540 km, because highways rarely run in a perfectly straight line.
By car the drive takes approximately 94h 15m at normal highway speeds, not counting rest stops, fuel breaks, traffic or any border crossings between London and New York City. A direct flight covers the same route in about 7h 26m in the air; door-to-door, add a couple of hours for airport check-in, security and getting to and from each airport.
For a 5.585 km trip like this, flying tends to be the most practical choice. If you want to compare the options side by side, see our drive vs fly, flight time and halfway point tools for London to New York City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is London from New York City?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to New York City is 5.585 km (3.470 miles, or 3.016 nautical miles). By road it is approximately 7.540 km, a drive of about 94h 15m. A direct flight covers the distance in roughly 7h 26m.
How long does it take to drive from London to New York City?
Driving from London to New York City covers about 7.540 km and takes approximately 94h 15m at typical highway speeds, before rest stops, traffic and border crossings. The road route is about 35% longer than the straight-line distance.
How long is the flight from London to New York City?
A non-stop flight between London and New York City takes about 7h 26m in the air. Add roughly 2–3 hours for check-in, security and transfers to and from the airports when planning door-to-door travel time.
Is it better to fly or drive from London to New York City?
For this 5.585 km route, flying is usually the most practical option. Driving gives you flexibility and door-to-door convenience, while flying saves time on longer distances. Compare both on our Drive vs Fly tool for London to New York City.
How many nautical miles is it from London to New York City?
The nautical distance from London to New York City is approximately 3.016 nautical miles — the measure used for sailing and aviation, based on the great-circle path.
How is the distance from London to New York City calculated?
The straight-line figure uses the haversine formula on the geographic coordinates of London and New York City, giving the shortest distance over the Earth's surface. Road distance and drive time are estimated from typical routing and average speeds; flight time assumes a direct commercial flight.