Distance from New York to London
5,570 km (3,461 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
5,570 km
Kilometers
3,461 miles
Miles
~7h 3m
Est. Flight
5h
Time Difference
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UKNew York and London sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 3m by commercial jet.
New York is known for Statue of Liberty and Central Park, while London is famous for Big Ben and Tower of London.
In terms of city area, London is 2.0x larger than New York. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is New York from London?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to London is 5,570 km (3,461 miles).
How long is the flight from New York to London?
A direct flight would take approximately 7h 3m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is New York bigger than London?
London is larger at 1,572 km², compared to 783 km².