How far is Freetown from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Freetown (Lungi International Airport) is 4300 miles / 6921 kilometers / 3737 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Lungi International Airport
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Distance from New York to Freetown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Freetown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4300.280 miles
- 6920.629 kilometers
- 3736.841 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- 4299.030 miles
- 6918.618 kilometers
- 3735.755 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 Freetown?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lungi International Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Freetown?
The time difference between New York and Freetown is 5 hours. Freetown is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lungi International Airport (FNA)
On average, flying from New York to Freetown generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 089 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Freetown
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lungi International Airport (FNA).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Lungi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Freetown |
| Country: | Sierra Leone  |
| IATA Code: | FNA |
| ICAO Code: | GFLL |
| Coordinates: | 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W |