Los Angeles to New York
Distance3,974 km2,469 miles · 2,146 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 5 h 30 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north-east 66° at departure
- From
- Los Angeles International Airport United States
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is Los Angeles from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 3,974 km (2,469 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York?
About 5 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Los Angeles heading north-east (66°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Los Angeles
- Los Angeles to Mexico City2,500 km
- Los Angeles to Chicago2,802 km
- Los Angeles to Atlanta3,126 km
- Los Angeles to Toronto3,494 km
- Los Angeles to London8,760 km
- Los Angeles to Tokyo8,812 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- London to New York5,540 km
- Madrid to New York5,761 km
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