Distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
initial heading from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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About the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport–John F. Kennedy International Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in United States to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in United States is approximately 1,222 km — that is 660 nautical miles or 759 statute miles. The initial heading from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 47° (northeast).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 1h 54m 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The great-circle distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 1,222 km (660 nautical miles / 759 miles).
What direction is John F. Kennedy International Airport from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport?
Setting out from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the initial bearing to John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 47°, which is roughly northeast.
How long is the flight from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 1h 54m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.