Brooklyn to Amherst flights
Amherst lies 478 km (297 mi) north-west of Brooklyn, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 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.
| Brooklyn | Amherst | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 122,366 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 14 km out | BUF, 7 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Brooklyn
Brooklyn is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 16 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 19 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 51 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | ROC | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,001 ft | 559 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 38 km (24 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 87 km (54 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Amherst from Brooklyn?
478 km (297 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brooklyn.
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Amherst by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Amherst?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brooklyn to Amherst flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF); Amherst also has ROC, YHM, IAG, YCM, YTZ.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.