Distance: New York City to London
Distance between New York City and London in kilometers, miles and nautical miles.
New York City to London distance overview
The distance from New York City to London 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 New York City and London. 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 New York City to London.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is New York City from London?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from New York City to London 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 New York City to London?
Driving from New York City to London 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 New York City to London?
A non-stop flight between New York City and London 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 New York City to London?
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 New York City to London.
How many nautical miles is it from New York City to London?
The nautical distance from New York City to London is approximately 3.016 nautical miles — the measure used for sailing and aviation, based on the great-circle path.
How is the distance from New York City to London calculated?
The straight-line figure uses the haversine formula on the geographic coordinates of New York City and London, 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.