Distance between New York, NY (JFK) and London (LHR)
Distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Heathrow Airport is 3451 miles / 5555 kilometers / 2999 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 3451.431 miles
- 5554.540 kilometers
- 2999.212 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 3442.180 miles
- 5539.652 kilometers
- 2991.173 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 7 hours 2 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between New York and London is 5 hours. London is 5 hours ahead of New York.
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Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Map
Flight map from New York to London.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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