You Want to Sail From New York to London? You Better Pack Your Seasickness Meds (and Snacks)!
So, you've got the travel bug, and this time it's bitten you with a serious case of Anglo-American wanderlust. You've dreamt of Big Ben chiming, Buckingham Palace guards doing their fancy footwork, and fish and chips so good they'd make a mermaid shed a tear. But here's the thing, my friend, the Atlantic Ocean is a big bathtub, and New York City isn't exactly across the street from London.
The Great Nautical Number Crunch: How Far is Far?
Now, before you stock up on enough life jackets to build a raft across the pond, let's talk specifics. The distance between NYC and London, as the crow (or rather, the seagull) flies, is roughly 3,290 nautical miles. That's a fancy way of saying it's a heck of a long way.
For those of you who scoff at nautical miles, that translates to about 3,803 regular miles. Basically, it's far enough that you're going to need more than a good playlist to keep you entertained.
So, You Want to Sail? Aye Aye... or Maybe Not
Sailing across the Atlantic is a bucket list adventure for many. But be warned, this ain't a jaunt to the Statue of Liberty on the Staten Island Ferry. This is a full-on ocean odyssey that can take anywhere from 30 to 40 days.
Translation: You'll be spending more quality time with dolphins than your boss for a good chunk of a month. Just make sure you pack enough snacks (and seasickness meds).
The Not-So-Nautical Option: Airplanes Anyone?
If the thought of staring at endless blue water for weeks makes you weak in the knees, there's always the slightly less adventurous (but infinitely faster) option: flying. Thankfully, there are plenty of airlines that can whisk you from the Big Apple to Blighty in a mere 7-8 hours.
Plus side: You get in-flight movies and (hopefully) complimentary peanuts.
Downside: You might get stuck next to a screaming baby or a chatty Cathy with questionable breath mints.
The choice, dear sailor (or soon-to-be-flyer), is yours!
