Distance from New York to Los Angeles

United States · United States

The straight-line distance from New York to Los Angeles is about 3,935 km (2,445 miles). A non-stop flight ≈ 5h 25m.

Kilometres
3,935 km
Miles
2,445 mi
Nautical mi
2,125 nmi
≈ Flight time
5h 25m
↔ Reverse: Los Angeles → New York

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FAQ — New York to Los Angeles

What is the distance from New York to Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance from New York to Los Angeles is about 3,935 km (2,445 miles).

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Approximately 5h 25m for a non-stop flight (at ~800 km/h plus taxi/take-off/landing). Actual time varies.

Is this the straight-line distance?

Yes — it is the great-circle distance between the cities’ coordinates. Road or rail distance is longer.

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