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How far is Barcelona from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) is 3831 miles / 6166 kilometers / 3329 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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Distance from New York to Barcelona

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Barcelona. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3831.287 miles
  • 6165.859 kilometers
  • 3329.298 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3821.530 miles
  • 6150.156 kilometers
  • 3320.819 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Barcelona?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)

On average, flying from New York to Barcelona generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Barcelona

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″E