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How far is Newark, NJ, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 21 miles / 33 kilometers / 18 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Newark (EWR) is 31 miles / 50 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from New York to Newark

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Newark. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 20.801 miles
  • 33.476 kilometers
  • 18.076 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 20.751 miles
  • 33.395 kilometers
  • 18.032 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Newark?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Newark?

There is no time difference between New York and Newark.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from New York to Newark generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 62 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W