Washington to Paterson flights
Paterson lies 332 km (206 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Washington | Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 147,754 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | EWR, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 07501–07544 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Paterson
Paterson is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 30 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 45 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 12 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 42 km), New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 25 km (16 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 30 km (19 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 45 km (28 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| New York Stewart International Airport (regional) | SWF | 66 km (41 mi) | 11,817 ft | 491 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Paterson from Washington?
332 km (206 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Paterson by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Paterson?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Paterson flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Paterson also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, SWF.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.