The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 21 miles or 34 kilometers or 19 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.
34 kilometers is the direct flight distance between John F Kennedy International Airport (United States) and Newark Liberty International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from New York ( United States ) to Newark ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Newark takes around 0 hours 2 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, United States is
0 hours 2 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 • JFK - EWR
| Kilometers | | 34 km |
| Statute Miles | | 21 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 19 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 0 hours 2 minutes |
John F Kennedy International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to EWR Flight Path
Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Newark Liberty International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Newark, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - EWR
Time difference between
New York (United States) and
Newark (United States) is 0 Hours.
| Location | Local Time |
| New York (United States) | 2025-12-15, 07:10:11 EST |
| Newark (United States) | 2025-12-15, 07:10:11 EST |
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.