Whitby to Manhattan flights
Manhattan lies 534 km (332 mi) south-east of Whitby, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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.
| Whitby | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 138,501 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 60 km out | LGA, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Manhattan
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Whitby
Whitby is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 47 km), Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ, 60 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 79 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 83 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 86 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 22 km (14 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
Book a flight to Manhattan
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Manhattan
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 4,764 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Manhattan
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Whitby?
534 km (332 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Whitby.
How long does it take to get from Whitby to Manhattan by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Whitby and Manhattan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Whitby to Manhattan flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Manhattan also has EWR, JFK, TEB, HPN, ISP.
What currency do I need in Manhattan?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, bookable on this site.
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.