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LGA to VNY: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
2,461 mi
3,960 km · 2,138 nm
5h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,461 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 17m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from VNY?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 2,461 miles (3,960 km, 2,138 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 17m 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 Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to VNY?
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