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

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

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to New York (LGA) is 23 miles / 37 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport

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Distance from Newark to New York

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to New York. 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 Newark to New York?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newark and New York?

There is no time difference between Newark and New York.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

On average, flying from Newark to New York 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 Newark to New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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