IAD to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 366 km (228 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to IAD).
How far is it from Dulles to New York?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 366 km (228 mi, 198 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from IAD to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northeast of IAD.
How is the IAD to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written IAD-JFK in IATA codes and KIAD-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD (KIAD), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| IAD | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | KIAD | KJFK |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #72 | #9 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 299 ft (91 m) lower than IAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IAD to JFK
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dulles from New York?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 366 km (228 mi, 198 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAD to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between IAD and JFK takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from IAD?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northeast of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Which airlines fly IAD to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the IAD-JFK route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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