How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from New York to Milan take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 6,464 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: New York to Milan

6,464

Kilometres (km)

4,017

Miles (mi)

3,490

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from New York to Milan is approximately 6,464 km. The typical flight time is 8h 20m.

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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Nearby airports

Near New York

La Guardia Airport (LGA)17 km
New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS)19 km
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)33 km

Near Milan

Lugano Airport (LUG)44 km
Linate Airport (LIN)47 km
Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY)76 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from New York to Milan is approximately 6,464 km (4,017 miles).