How far is Halifax from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Halifax (YHZ) is 848 miles / 1364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport
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Distance from New York to Halifax
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Halifax. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 598.166 miles
- 962.656 kilometers
- 519.792 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- 597.096 miles
- 960.932 kilometers
- 518.862 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 Halifax?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Halifax?
The time difference between New York and Halifax is 1 hour. Halifax is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
On average, flying from New York to Halifax generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 Halifax
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
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 | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W |