Flight Time from New York City to Staten Island
The flight from New York City to Staten Island covers about 13 mi and takes roughly 31 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
New York City and Staten Island are about 13 mi (20 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 18 mi (28 km), a drive of about 43 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 13 mi / 20 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 18 mi / 28 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 43 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.638, -74.073 |
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
New York City to Staten Island is about 13 mi (20 km) in a straight line, and roughly 18 mi (28 km) by road.