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How far is New York, NY, from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 406 miles / 654 kilometers / 353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (YXU) to New York (LGA) is 527 miles / 848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 54 minutes.

London International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from London to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 406.290 miles
  • 653.860 kilometers
  • 353.056 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
  • 405.452 miles
  • 652.512 kilometers
  • 352.328 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 London to New York?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and New York?

There is no time difference between London and New York.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from London to New York generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W
Destination 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