JFK
New York
United States
3,917 km
2,434 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,917 km
2,434 mi / 2,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

JFK NKX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code JFK NKX
ICAO Code KJFK KNKX
City New York San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 32.870000, -117.140000

New York (JFK) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 3,917 kilometers (2,434 miles / 2,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in New York, it's 02:09 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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