Distance from New York City to London

The distance between New York City, United States and London, United Kingdom is 5,585 kilometers (3,470 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

London, England, United Kingdom

New York City and London are major global cities located on different continents, separated by the Atlantic Ocean, with New York in North America and London in Europe, both serving as significant cultural and economic hubs. The straight-line distance between them is 5,585 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with New York City at 57 meters above sea level and London at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from New York City to London involves crossing the Atlantic Ocean, with landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Big Ben marking each city.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for festive events and cultural experiences.

Climate

London generally has a milder climate compared to New York City, with cooler summers and milder winters, and more frequent rain throughout the year.

Accessibility

London offers extensive public transport with step-free access in many areas, similar to New York City, providing good accessibility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
London, United Kingdom

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/London

Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • London City Airport (LCY)
  • RAF Northolt (NHT)
  • London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Redhill Aerodrome (KRH)

Other distances from London

Distances between cities Kilometers
From London to Birmingham 163 km
From London to Liverpool 287 km
From London to Glasgow 556 km
From London to Sheffield 228 km
From London to Leeds 272 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between New York City and London.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Toronto, Canada Vigo, Spain 5,585 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Mississauga, Canada 5,585 km
New York City, United States Islington, United Kingdom 5,586 km
London, United Kingdom Brooklyn, United States 5,586 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Etobicoke, Canada 5,586 km
Brampton, Canada Sheffield, United Kingdom 5,584 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Kumasi, Ghana 5,584 km
Brooklyn, United States Islington, United Kingdom 5,587 km
Fortaleza, Brazil Lisbon, Portugal 5,587 km
Maracaibo, Venezuela Mar del Plata, Argentina 5,583 km
Brampton, Canada Chiclayo, Peru 5,587 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Asunción, Paraguay 5,588 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Seattle, United States 5,582 km
Bengaluru, India Seoul, South Korea 5,588 km
Fort Worth, United States Manaus, Brazil 5,582 km
Barranquilla, Colombia San Francisco, United States 5,589 km
Baghdad, Iraq Kumasi, Ghana 5,581 km
Cancún, Mexico Salta, Argentina 5,589 km

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