New York to Los Angeles
Distance3,974 km2,469 miles · 2,146 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 5 h 30 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- west 274° at departure
- From
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- To
- Los Angeles International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is New York from Los Angeles by plane?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,974 km (2,469 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?
About 5 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave New York heading west (274°) on the shortest path.
Routes from New York
- New York to Toronto588 km
- New York to Chicago1,188 km
- New York to Atlanta1,222 km
- New York to Mexico City3,365 km
- New York to London5,540 km
- New York to Madrid5,761 km
Routes to Los Angeles
- Mexico City to Los Angeles2,500 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Atlanta to Los Angeles3,126 km
- Toronto to Los Angeles3,494 km
- London to Los Angeles8,760 km
- Tokyo to Los Angeles8,812 km
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