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How far is London from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3468 miles / 5581 kilometers / 3013 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from New York to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to London. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3467.566 miles
  • 5580.507 kilometers
  • 3013.232 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3458.241 miles
  • 5565.500 kilometers
  • 3005.129 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

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

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from New York to London generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 861 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W