Durham to New York City flights
New York City lies 676 km (420 mi) north-east of Durham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Durham | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 257,636 | 8.8 million |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | RDU, 16 km out | LGA, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Durham
Durham is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 94 km).
Arriving in New York City
New York City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 14 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 21 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 47 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 21 km (13 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Common questions
How far is New York City from Durham?
676 km (420 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Durham.
How long does it take to get from Durham to New York City by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durham and New York City?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Durham to New York City flights?
Typically Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); New York City also has EWR, JFK, TEB, HPN, ISP.
Where can I stay in New York City?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.