Calculate Flight Distance & Air Miles

Instant flight distance, time estimates, and frequent flyer miles for any route

Popular Flight Routes

LAX → JFK
Los Angeles to New York
2,469 mi 5h 12m
JFK → LHR
New York to London
3,442 mi 7h 3m
LAX → HNL
Los Angeles to Honolulu
2,553 mi 5h 22m
LAX → SFO
Los Angeles to San Francisco
338 mi 1h 9m
JFK → MIA
New York to Miami
1,092 mi 2h 35m
ORD → LAX
Chicago to Los Angeles
1,741 mi 3h 49m
JFK → BOS
New York to Boston
187 mi 51 minutes
DFW → LAX
Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles
1,232 mi 2h 51m
ATL → LAX
Atlanta to Los Angeles
1,942 mi 4h 12m
JFK → MCO
New York to Orlando
945 mi 2h 18m
LAX → LAS
Los Angeles to Las Vegas
236 mi 57 minutes
LAX → SEA
Los Angeles to Seattle
955 mi 2h 19m

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What Are Air Miles?

Air miles, also known as airline miles or frequent flyer miles, are the distance-based currency of airline loyalty programs. When you fly, you earn miles based on the distance traveled, which can be redeemed for free flights, upgrades, and other rewards.

Our calculator shows you the exact distance for any flight route using the great circle distance - the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface. This is the standard method airlines use to calculate miles earned on flights.

The distance is displayed in three units: statute miles (used by US airlines), kilometers (used internationally), and nautical miles (used in aviation). Most frequent flyer programs award miles based on the statute mile distance, though some use kilometers.

Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of the base distance - typically 25% for entry-level status up to 100% or more for top-tier members. Use our airline-specific calculators to see exactly how many miles you'll earn based on your status level.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Simply enter your departure and arrival airports in our calculator above. We'll instantly show you the flight distance in miles, kilometers, and nautical miles, along with estimated flight time.
Air miles follow the 'great circle' route - the shortest distance between two points on Earth's curved surface. This is typically shorter than driving distance, which follows roads and terrain.
You typically earn the actual flight distance as base miles, but this can vary by airline and fare class. Elite status members earn bonus miles - usually 25-100% extra depending on tier.
Our calculator uses the Haversine formula to calculate the great circle distance between airports, which is accurate to within 0.5%. Actual flight paths may vary slightly due to air traffic and weather.
Most major airlines award miles on paid flights, but basic economy fares may earn reduced miles. Award tickets and some deeply discounted fares may not earn miles at all.