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How far is New York, NY, from Vancouver?

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

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to New York (LGA) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 42 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to New York

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to New York. 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 Vancouver to New York?

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

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

On average, flying from Vancouver to New York 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 Vancouver to New York

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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