Washington to New York
Distance342 km213 miles · 185 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 55 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north-east 53° at departure
- From
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport United States
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul

Questions
How far is Washington from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 342 km (213 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Washington to New York?
About 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Washington heading north-east (53°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Washington
- Washington to Toronto578 km
- Washington to Atlanta880 km
- Washington to Chicago983 km
- Washington to Mexico City3,023 km
- Washington to Los Angeles3,711 km
- Washington to London5,881 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- London to New York5,540 km
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