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How far is San Salvador from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) is 2089 miles / 3362 kilometers / 1815 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to San Salvador (SAL) is 3365 miles / 5416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 20 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – El Salvador International Airport

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Distance from New York to San Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2088.922 miles
  • 3361.794 kilometers
  • 1815.223 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
  • 2093.919 miles
  • 3369.836 kilometers
  • 1819.566 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 San Salvador?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

On average, flying from New York to San Salvador generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 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 San Salvador

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

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 El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W

Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to San Salvador (SAL)

Avianca
United Airlines