Houston (IAH) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,415
miles
2,278
kilometers
1,230
nautical miles

🕐 3h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,415 2,264
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,415 2,264
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,415 2,123
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,415 2,123
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,415 2,830
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,415 2,123
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?

Flights between Houston and New York follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to JFK route connects Houston, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,415 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, 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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 1,415 miles (2,278 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to JFK typically take around 3h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,415 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.