Los Angeles to New York City Distance
3,936 km · 2,446 miles · 5 h 25 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to New York City is 3,936 km (2,446 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 25 min. New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
California
New York City
New York
- Kilometres
- 3,936
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,446
- 2,125 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 25 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +3 hours
- New York City vs Los Angeles
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | East-northeast (66°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | West (274°) |
| Halfway point | 39.51° N, 97.16° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Los Angeles?
3,936 kilometres or 2,446 miles (2,125 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New York City?
About 5 h 25 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York City?
New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
In which direction is New York City from Los Angeles?
New York City lies to the east-northeast of Los Angeles (initial bearing 66°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.