Amherst to Manhattan flights
Manhattan lies 469 km (291 mi) south-east of Amherst, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Amherst | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 122,366 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | BUF, 7 km out | LGA, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Amherst
Amherst is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC, 93 km), John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 94 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 19 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 38 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 87 km).
Arriving in Manhattan
Manhattan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,002 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 20 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 22 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 11 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 38 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 22 km (14 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 11 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Manhattan
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 4,764 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Amherst?
469 km (291 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Amherst.
How long does it take to get from Amherst to Manhattan by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amherst and Manhattan?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Amherst to Manhattan flights?
Typically Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA); Manhattan also has EWR, JFK, TEB, HPN, ISP.
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.