Compare: Mumbai→London (7,192 km) vs Mumbai→New York (12,538 km). Mumbai → London wins by 5,346 km (43%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
7,192 km
4,469 miles · Flight: ~9h 29min · Drive: ~116h 52min
✓ Shorter route
12,538 km
7,791 miles · Flight: ~16h 10min · Drive: ~203h 45min
Difference: 5,346 km (43%) · Flight time difference: ~6h 41min
Verdict
Mumbai → London is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 5,346 km (43%) shorter, saves about 6h 41min of flight time, and cuts roughly 1,363 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Mumbai → New York only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Mumbai → London is the shorter route at 7,192 km, which is 5,346 km (43%) shorter than Mumbai → New York. You would save approximately 6h 41min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Mumbai → London | Mumbai → New York |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 7,192 | 12,538 |
| Distance (miles) | 4,469 | 7,791 |
| Flight time | ~9h 29min | ~16h 10min |
| Driving time | ~116h 52min | ~203h 45min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~9,350 km | ~16,299 km |
| Drivable? | No | No |
| Cross-continental | Yes | Yes |
| Initial bearing | 319° (NW) | 333° (NNW) |
| Time-zone shift | -5h | -10h |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~1,834 kg | ~3,197 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | — | — |
| Fuel cost (est.) | — | — |
Flying from Mumbai to London produces roughly 1,834 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Mumbai → New York flight emits about 3,197 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 1,363 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 65 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration.
The Mumbai to London route covers 7,192 km (4,469 miles), crossing from Asia to Europe. Mumbai (population: 12,442,373) is located in West India, India, while London (population: 8,982,000) is in England, United Kingdom.
The Mumbai to New York route covers 12,538 km (7,791 miles), spanning from Asia to North America. Mumbai (population: 12,442,373) is in West India, India, and New York (population: 8,336,817) is in Northeast, United States.
Flying from Mumbai to London takes approximately 9h 29min, while Mumbai to New York takes 16h 10min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 116h 52min for the first route and 203h 45min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Mumbai, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between London and New York as a destination.
The 5,346 km difference between these routes is substantial and will significantly impact travel time and cost.
Neither route is practical by car. Flying is the recommended transport for both.
London (United Kingdom) has a population of 8,982,000 and is located in the England region of Europe. As a major metropolis, it offers extensive international connections and diverse attractions.
New York (United States) has a population of 8,336,817 and is situated in Northeast, North America. This major global city has multiple airports and world-class infrastructure.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching London (United Kingdom) — a city of 8,982,000 in the England region of Europe. It is also the shorter option at 7,192 km, which translates to a 6h 41min flight-time saving and roughly 1,363 kg less CO₂ per passenger versus the alternative. This is a fly-only route in practice — overland travel is not realistic at 7,192 km. The initial bearing is 319° (NW), so a great-circle flight leaves Mumbai heading roughly NW.
This route is the right call if you are heading to New York (United States) — a city of 8,336,817 in the Northeast region of North America. Even though it is the longer route at 12,538 km, it remains the obvious pick when New York is the actual destination, when departure schedules from Mumbai are more convenient, or when fares undercut the alternative. Overland travel is not practical for 12,538 km; flying is the realistic mode. Departing Mumbai, the great-circle bearing toward New York is 333° (NNW).
Mumbai (19.08°, 72.88°) and London (51.51°, -0.13°) sit with a time-zone shift of -5 hours. Mumbai (19.08°, 72.88°) and New York (40.71°, -74.01°) have a -10-hour offset. Routes with time-zone shifts of 5 hours or more typically produce noticeable jet lag — plan one recovery day per three time zones crossed.
London is closer at 7,192 km, which is 5,346 km (43%) shorter.
7,192 km (4,469 miles). Flight: ~9h 29min.
12,538 km (7,791 miles). Flight: ~16h 10min.
Flying to London is faster at ~9h 29min, saving about 6h 41min compared to New York.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.