New York to Los Angeles distance
The flight distance from New York to Los Angeles is 3,936 km (2,446 miles), about 5 h 25 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 3,936 km
- Miles
- 2,446 mi
- Nautical miles
- 2,125 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 5 h 25 min
- Initial heading
- 274° W
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About this route
3,936 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. Over a distance this short the great circle and a straight line on the map are almost identical.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from New York to Los Angeles is about 3,936 km, or 2,446 miles (2,125 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from New York to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 5 h 25 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is Los Angeles from New York?
Leaving New York, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 274° (W).