Distance Between America and Europe: A Geographic Clarification

America and Europe are continents, not points—distance varies enormously by specific locations.

📏 Shortest Distances

• North America → Europe: ~3,400 km (2,100 mi) — Newfoundland (Cape Spear) to Ireland (Cape Clear)
• USA (contiguous) → Europe: ~5,600 km (3,500 mi) — Maine to Portugal
• South America → Europe: ~5,800 km (3,600 mi) — Natal, Brazil to Liberia, West Africa (not Europe); to Portugal ~6,500 km

✈️ Flight Distances (Great Circle)

• New York (JFK) → London (LHR): 5,567 km (3,459 mi) — ~7 hrs
• Los Angeles (LAX) → London: 8,756 km (5,441 mi) — ~10.5 hrs
• Miami (MIA) → Madrid (MAD): 7,120 km (4,424 mi) — ~9 hrs
• São Paulo (GRU) → Lisbon (LIS): 7,950 km (4,940 mi) — ~10 hrs

🗺️ Why the Question Needs Refinement

"America" = North America (Canada, US, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean) + South America (12 countries).
"Europe" = 44+ countries from Portugal to Russia.
Distance depends entirely on which two points you measure.