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How far is Panama City from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY) is 4453 miles / 7167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 22 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from New York to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2200.332 miles
  • 3541.091 kilometers
  • 1912.036 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
  • 2208.110 miles
  • 3553.609 kilometers
  • 1918.795 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Panama City?

There is no time difference between New York and Panama City.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from New York to Panama City generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W

Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Panama City (PTY)

Copa Airlines
United Airlines