Newark (EWR) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 17
miles
27
kilometers
14
nautical miles
🕐 32 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 E (69°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 17 | 27 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 17 | 27 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 17 | 26 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 17 | 26 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 17 | 34 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 17 | 26 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?
A round trip between Newark and New York earns you 34 base miles - that's 0% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The EWR to LGA route connects Newark, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 17 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 69° from Newark.
🛫 About EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 17 miles (27 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to LGA typically take around 32 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 17 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.