Distance from New York City to Aurora by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Aurora (CO) is 1617 miles or 2602 kilometers or 1404 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Aurora is 1788 miles (2878 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 171 miles or 276 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Aurora, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Aurora is 1617 miles or 2602 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Aurora, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Aurora?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Aurora, CO is 3 hours 43 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Aurora Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between New York City, NY and Aurora, CO
This map shows the distance from New York City, NY, Usa to Aurora, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from New York City, New York to Aurora, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Aurora, CO

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Aurora, Colorado is 1788 miles or 2878 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Aurora, CO is 1788 miles or 2878 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Aurora, Colorado.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Aurora, Colorado is approximately 1788 miles (2878 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 32 to 33 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Aurora, CO

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Aurora, CO?
The total driving time is 32 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Aurora take?
New York City and Aurora are 32 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between New York City and Aurora

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Aurora (CO) is 2 Hours.
Aurora time is 2 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Aurora
2025-12-22, 13:11:03 EST2025-12-22, 11:11:03 MST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Aurora Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Aurora, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1788 mi 2878 km 1552.7 nmi
Straight line distance 1617 mi 2602 km 1404 nmi
Difference 171 mi 276 km 148 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Aurora Details

Aurora is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 41' 16.8'' Longitude: W 104° 41' 23.1''
Latitude39.688
Longitude-104.68974
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Aurora

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Aurora, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 59 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 44 hours 58 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 39 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 35 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 32 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 29 hours 58 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 27 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 25 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 23 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 22 hours 29 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 9 minutes