Distance From Simpson Field to La Guardia Airport

The distance from Simpson Field () to La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 1130 miles or 1819 kilometers or 982 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Picayune ( United States ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Picayune and New York takes around 2 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simpson Field, Picayune, United States to La Guardia Airport, New York, United States is 2 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LGA

Kilometers		1819 km
Statute Miles		1130 miles
Nautical Miles		982 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 35 minutes

Simpson Field to La Guardia Airport Flight Route Map - to LGA Flight Path

Location of Simpson Field & La Guardia Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Picayune, United States and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LGA

Time difference between Picayune (United States) and New York (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Picayune (United States)	2026-08-02, 22:28:52 EDT
New York (United States)	2026-08-02, 22:28:52 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Simpson Field ( / MS61) Picayune, United States

Destination

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States