Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How long is the flight time from LHR to EWR?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from LHR to EWR is approximately 7h 36m 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 LHR to EWR?

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 LHR to EWR?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from LHR toward EWR is 288° WSW.