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How far is Vancouver from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2439 miles / 3926 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2975 miles / 4788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 53 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from New York to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2439.473 miles
  • 3925.951 kilometers
  • 2119.844 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
  • 2433.152 miles
  • 3915.778 kilometers
  • 2114.351 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from New York to Vancouver generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W