Question 1

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 3,974 km (2,146 nautical miles / 2,469 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from LAX to JFK?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from LAX to JFK is approximately 4h 15m 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 LAX to JFK?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 3,974 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 4,013 km (+39 km (+1.0%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from LAX to JFK?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from LAX toward JFK is 066° ENE.