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How far is Halifax from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Halifax (YHZ) is 841 miles / 1353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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Distance from New York to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 597.275 miles
  • 961.221 kilometers
  • 519.018 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
  • 596.171 miles
  • 959.444 kilometers
  • 518.058 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from New York to Halifax generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Halifax (YHZ)

Delta Air Lines
WestJet