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LGA to GAL: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Galena (Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport)
3,522 mi
5,668 km · 3,060 nm
7h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,522 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- GAL — Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport · Galena, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near GAL
- KYU · Koyukuk Airport25 mi away
- NUL · Nulato Airport34 mi away
- RBY · Ruby Airport43 mi away
- KAL · Kaltag Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from GAL?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Galena (GAL) is 3,522 miles (5,668 km, 3,060 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to GAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Galena?
Galena is 4 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to GAL?
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