Distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
initial heading from John F. Kennedy International Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the John F. Kennedy International Airport–London Heathrow Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom is approximately 5,540 km — that is 2,991 nautical miles or 3,442 statute miles. The initial heading from John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 51° (northeast).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 6h 50m 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport and London Heathrow 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
The great-circle distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 5,540 km (2,991 nautical miles / 3,442 miles).
What direction is London Heathrow Airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Setting out from John F. Kennedy International Airport, the initial bearing to London Heathrow Airport is about 51°, which is roughly northeast.
How long is the flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 6h 50m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.