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YEG to LGA: distance & flight time
Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,027 mi
3,262 km · 1,761 nm
4h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,027 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 26m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YEG — Edmonton International Airport · Edmonton, Canada
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YEG
- YXD · Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport18 mi away
- YQF · Red Deer Regional Airport79 mi away
- YRM · Rocky Mountain House Airport82 mi away
- YZU · Whitecourt Airport107 mi away
Near LGA
Frequently asked questions
How far is YEG from LGA?
The flight distance from Edmonton (YEG) to New York (LGA) is 2,027 miles (3,262 km, 1,761 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YEG to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 26m 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 Edmonton and New York?
New York is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YEG to LGA?
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