Atlanta to New York: Exactly 1,200 km (746 mi)

Atlanta, United States → New York, United States

1,200
Kilometers
746
Miles
~2h
Flight time (est.)
~1,560 km
Rough road-length estimate

648 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to New York is 1,200 km (746 miles). New York lies roughly northeast of Atlanta; the initial great-circle bearing is 47° (NE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Atlanta (South, United States) sits at 33.7490°N, 84.3880°W; New York (Northeast, United States) is at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 47° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Atlanta to New York

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,560 km · ~19h 30min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Atlanta to New York: about 1,560 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Atlanta and New York lies at approximately 37.3442°N, 79.4377°W — the position that is an equal 600 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Atlanta and New York both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Atlanta from New York?

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to New York is approximately 1,200 km (746 miles, 648 nautical miles).

What direction is New York from Atlanta?

New York lies roughly northeast of Atlanta; the initial great-circle bearing is 47° (NE).

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to New York?

Estimated flight time is about 2h (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Atlanta to New York?

Rough road-length estimate for Atlanta to New York: about 1,560 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Atlanta and New York?

Atlanta and New York both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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