Question 1

What is the flight distance between Newark (EWR) and London (LHR)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,562 km (3,003 nautical miles / 3,456 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from EWR to LHR?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from EWR to LHR is approximately 5h 45m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from EWR to LHR?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 5,562 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 5,784 km (+222 km (+4.0%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from EWR to LHR?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from EWR toward LHR is 051° NE.