The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to New York, United States is 3,936 km (2,446 miles).New York is ENE of Los Angeles.
Distance (km)
3,936
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,446
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
66° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 24 min | 3,936 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 64 hr | ~5,117 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Los Angeles, United States |
| To | New York, United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,936 km (2,446 miles) |
| Bearing | 66° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Los Angeles) | 34.0522°, -118.2437° |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to New York is 3,936 km (2,446 miles). New York is ENE of Los Angeles.
A direct flight from Los Angeles to New York takes approximately 5 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Los Angeles to New York takes approximately 64 hr. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
New York is ENE (66 degrees) from Los Angeles.
The distance from New York to Los Angeles is the same: 3,936 km (2,446 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.