Newark (EWR) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 21
miles
33
kilometers
18
nautical miles

🕐 32 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 E (100°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
21 34
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
21 34
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
21 32
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
21 32
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
21 42
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
21 32
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 21 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to JFK route connects Newark, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 21 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 100° from Newark.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 21 miles (33 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to JFK typically take around 32 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 21 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.