Distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
initial heading from Charles de Gaulle International Airport
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About the Charles de Gaulle International Airport–John F. Kennedy International Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in France to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in United States is approximately 5,834 km — that is 3,150 nautical miles or 3,625 statute miles. The initial heading from Charles de Gaulle International Airport is about 292° (west-northwest).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 7h 10m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Charles de Gaulle International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charles de Gaulle International Airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The great-circle distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 5,834 km (3,150 nautical miles / 3,625 miles).
What direction is John F. Kennedy International Airport from Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
Setting out from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, the initial bearing to John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 292°, which is roughly west-northwest.
How long is the flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 7h 10m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.