The answer depends on where you want to go in China. Here are some examples: The distance from Beijing to New York is 6,847 miles (11,019 km); the distance from Shanghai to New York is 7,387 miles (11,888 km).
The flight distance is 99 miles. The driving distance is 194 miles.
162 miles taking this route: Take I-87 SOUTH from Albany all the way down to I-278 WEST via the TRIBORO BR. (toll bridge), at END I-87 in the BRONX. Take I-278 WEST to BROOKLYN.
"What is the distance from New York New York to Athens Greece?"
6,277 miles
It is 31.82 miles according to MapQuest.