New York, United States → Mumbai, India · ✈ 16h 10min · 🚗 203h 45min
6,770 nautical miles · Time difference: +10h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from New York to Mumbai is 12,538 km (7,791 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 16h 10min.
The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Mumbai, India is approximately 12,538 kilometers (7,791 miles or 6,770 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Mumbai is located southeast of New York. New York is in North America, in the Northeast region of United States, while Mumbai is in Asia, in West India, India. This intercontinental route spans from North America to Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 12,538 km | ~16h 10min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from New York to Mumbai. For 12,538 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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Mumbai is a notable city in India with a population of approximately 12,442,373. Situated in the West India region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Mumbai is one of India's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 12,538 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from North America to Asia. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 12,538 km, New York to Mumbai is one of the world's longer routes, covering 31.3% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, New York and Mumbai have a population of over 20,779,190 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from North America to Asia, spanning 10 timezones.
This 12,538 km journey from North America to Asia is one of the world's longer routes. At this distance, jet lag becomes a significant factor — plan for at least one recovery day per 3 time zones crossed.
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The straight-line distance from New York to Mumbai is approximately 12,538 kilometers (7,791 miles, 6,770 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 16h 10min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 203h 45min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Mumbai is approximately +10h ahead compared to New York.
The estimated road distance is approximately 16,299 km, which is about 30% longer than the 12,538 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.