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

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 17 miles / 27 kilometers / 14 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Newark (EWR) is 22 miles / 36 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 minutes.

New York LaGuardia 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)
  • 16.604 miles
  • 26.722 kilometers
  • 14.429 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
  • 16.570 miles
  • 26.667 kilometers
  • 14.399 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 LaGuardia Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 31 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from New York to Newark generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 kilograms equals 61 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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