New York to Paris distance
The flight distance from New York to Paris is 5,837 km (3,627 miles), about 7 h 48 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 5,837 km
- Miles
- 3,627 mi
- Nautical miles
- 3,152 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 7 h 48 min
- Initial heading
- 54° NE
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About this route
5,837 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from New York to Paris can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Paris?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from New York to Paris is about 5,837 km, or 3,627 miles (3,152 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from New York to Paris?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 7 h 48 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 Paris from New York?
Leaving New York, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 54° (NE).