Flight Distance: New York to Los Angeles
3,974
Kilometres (km)
2,469
Miles (mi)
2,146
Nautical miles
About this flight distance
The great circle distance from New York to Los Angeles is approximately 3,974 km. The typical flight time is 5h 10m.
This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
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The great-circle distance from New York to Los Angeles is approximately 3,974 km (2,469 miles).