Curious about the scale of our world? We have calculated the Great Circle distances between the planet's most iconic landmarks. All flight times assume a standard cruising speed of 550 mph.
01
New York (USA) ↔ London (UK)
3,461 Miles (5,570 km) • Flight: ~6h 17m
"The Great Pond Crossing." This is one of the busiest long-haul flight routes in the world.
02
Eiffel Tower (Paris) ↔ Giza Pyramids (Egypt)
1,993 Miles (3,207 km) • Flight: ~3h 37m
Two of the world's most recognizable structures are actually closer than a flight from LA to New York!
03
North Pole ↔ South Pole
12,430 Miles (20,004 km) • Flight: ~22h 36m
The ultimate distance. Following the meridian line, this is exactly half the circumference of the Earth.
04
Sydney Opera House ↔ Statue of Liberty
9,935 Miles (15,988 km) • Flight: ~18h 4m
A massive journey across the Pacific. You essentially lose an entire calendar day traveling this route west.
05
Tokyo Tower (Japan) ↔ Golden Gate Bridge (SF)
5,145 Miles (8,280 km) • Flight: ~9h 21m
Despite the distance, these two Pacific powers share a deep history of trade and culture.
06
Christ the Redeemer (Rio) ↔ Colosseum (Rome)
5,710 Miles (9,189 km) • Flight: ~10h 23m
Connecting the New World's spiritual icon with the Old World's gladiatorial arena.
07
Mount Everest ↔ Mariana Trench
3,766 Miles (6,060 km) • Flight: ~6h 51m
From the highest point on Earth to the absolute deepest point in the ocean.
08
London (UK) ↔ Singapore
6,765 Miles (10,887 km) • Flight: ~12h 18m
Historically known as the "Kangaroo Route" when continuing on to Australia.
09
Los Angeles ↔ New York City
2,445 Miles (3,935 km) • Flight: ~4h 27m
The classic American "Coast to Coast" trip. By car, this takes about 42 hours of non-stop driving!
10
Moscow (Russia) ↔ Washington D.C. (USA)
4,853 Miles (7,810 km) • Flight: ~8h 49m
Despite being political rivals, the capitals are closer than you might think due to the northern polar route.
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