Distance From Nelson Airfield to John F Kennedy International Airport

The distance from Nelson Airfield () to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 944 miles or 1519 kilometers or 820 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 Memphis ( United States ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Memphis and New York takes around 2 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airfield, Memphis, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 2 hours 10 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

Kilometers		1519 km
Statute Miles		944 miles
Nautical Miles		820 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 10 minutes

Nelson Airfield to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - to JFK Flight Path

Location of Nelson Airfield & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Memphis to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Memphis, United States and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JFK

Time difference between Memphis (United States) and New York (United States) is 1 Hours.
New York time is 1 Hours ahead of Memphis.

Location	Local Time
Memphis (United States)	2026-07-30, 08:51:26 CDT
New York (United States)	2026-07-30, 09:51:26 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

Nelson Airfield ( / TN99) Memphis, United States

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States