New York (LGA) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,978
miles
3,182
kilometers
1,718
nautical miles

🕐 4h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 W (283°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,978 3,165
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,978 3,165
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,978 2,967
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,978 2,967
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,978 3,956
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,978 2,967
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between New York and Salt Lake City earns you 3,956 base miles - that's 16% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to SLC route connects New York, United States with Salt Lake City, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,978 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 283° from New York. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) serves Salt Lake City, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 1,978 miles (3,182 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to SLC typically take around 4h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,978 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.