New York, United States → London, United Kingdom · ✈ 7h 28min · 🚗 90h 31min
3,008 nautical miles · Time difference: +5h ahead · Direction: northeast
The distance from New York to London is 5,570 km (3,461 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 7h 28min.
The straight-line distance from New York, United States to London, United Kingdom is approximately 5,570 kilometers (3,461 miles or 3,008 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
London is located northeast of New York. New York is in North America, in the Northeast region of United States, while London is in Europe, in England, United Kingdom. This intercontinental route spans from North America to Europe.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 5,570 km | ~7h 28min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from New York to London. For 5,570 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
New York is a major city in United States with a population of approximately 8,336,817. Located in the Northeast region, it is an important hub in North America. As one of the largest cities in United States, New York is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
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London is a notable city in United Kingdom with a population of approximately 8,982,000. Situated in the England region, it serves as a key destination in Europe. London is one of United Kingdom's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 5,570 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from North America to Europe. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 5,570 km, New York to London is one of the world's longer routes, covering 13.9% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, New York and London have a population of over 17,318,817 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from North America to Europe, spanning 5 timezones.
This is the world's busiest international air corridor. Over 4 million passengers fly this route annually. The fastest ever crossing was a British Airways Concorde in 2h52min in 1996.
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The straight-line distance from New York to London is approximately 5,570 kilometers (3,461 miles, 3,008 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 7h 28min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 90h 31min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
London is approximately +5h ahead compared to New York.
The estimated road distance is approximately 7,241 km, which is about 30% longer than the 5,570 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.