Manhattan to Durham flights
Durham lies 684 km (425 mi) south-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Manhattan | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 257,636 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | LGA, 8 km out | RDU, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Manhattan
Manhattan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 km (5 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, 20 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 22 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 38 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Piedmont Triad International Airport | GSO | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,001 ft | 925 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Durham from Manhattan?
684 km (425 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Manhattan.
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Durham by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Durham?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Manhattan to Durham flights?
Typically LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); Durham also has GSO.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.