Distance: Miami to New York City
Distance between Miami and New York City in kilometers, miles and nautical miles.
Miami to New York City distance overview
The distance from Miami to New York City is 1.753 km (1.089 miles) in a straight line, or about 947 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 2.367 km, because highways rarely run in a perfectly straight line.
By car the drive takes approximately 29h 35m at normal highway speeds, not counting rest stops, fuel breaks, traffic or any border crossings between Miami and New York City. A direct flight covers the same route in about 2h 41m 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 1.753 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 Miami to New York City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Miami from New York City?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Miami to New York City is 1.753 km (1.089 miles, or 947 nautical miles). By road it is approximately 2.367 km, a drive of about 29h 35m. A direct flight covers the distance in roughly 2h 41m.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to New York City?
Driving from Miami to New York City covers about 2.367 km and takes approximately 29h 35m 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 Miami to New York City?
A non-stop flight between Miami and New York City takes about 2h 41m 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 Miami to New York City?
For this 1.753 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 Miami to New York City.
How many nautical miles is it from Miami to New York City?
The nautical distance from Miami to New York City is approximately 947 nautical miles — the measure used for sailing and aviation, based on the great-circle path.
How is the distance from Miami to New York City calculated?
The straight-line figure uses the haversine formula on the geographic coordinates of Miami 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.