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How far is Golfito from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Golfito (Golfito Airport) is 2277 miles / 3664 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Golfito (GLF) is 4113 miles / 6619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 25 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Golfito Airport

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Distance from New York to Golfito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2276.628 miles
  • 3663.877 kilometers
  • 1978.336 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
  • 2284.233 miles
  • 3676.117 kilometers
  • 1984.944 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 Golfito?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Golfito Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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

On average, flying from New York to Golfito generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 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 Golfito

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

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 Golfito Airport
City: Golfito
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: GLF
ICAO Code: MRGF
Coordinates: 8°39′14″N, 83°10′55″W