Flight Time from Brooklyn to New York City
The flight from Brooklyn to New York City covers about 5 mi and takes roughly 31 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Brooklyn and New York City are about 5 mi (9 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7 mi (12 km), a drive of about 18 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 5 mi / 9 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7 mi / 12 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 18 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.682, -73.978 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Brooklyn to New York City is about 5 mi (9 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7 mi (12 km) by road.