Flights to Newark
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Newark is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 26 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 35 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 54 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 26 km (16 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 35 km (22 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 54 km (34 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, EWR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 18 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Newark
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark to Toronto | Canada | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Newark to Chicago | United States | 1,132 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Newark to Montréal | Canada | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Newark to Ottawa | Canada | 534 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Newark to Jacksonville | United States | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Newark to Columbus | United States | 753 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Newark to Charlotte | United States | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Newark to Indianapolis | United States | 1,022 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Newark to Mississauga | Canada | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Newark to Washington | United States | 319 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Newark to Nashville | United States | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Newark to Brampton | Canada | 565 km (351 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Newark to Boston | United States | 316 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Newark to Detroit | United States | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Newark to Louisville | United States | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Newark to Baltimore | United States | 263 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Newark to Hamilton | Canada | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Newark to Milwaukee | United States | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Newark to Québec | Canada | 716 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Newark to Atlanta | United States | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Newark to Raleigh | United States | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Newark to Halifax | Canada | 968 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Newark to Shanghai | China | 11,854 km (7,366 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Newark to Chongqing | China | 12,198 km (7,580 mi) | about 16 h 23 min |
| Newark to Chengdu | China | 12,073 km (7,502 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Newark to Beijing | China | 10,984 km (6,825 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Newark to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,077 km (5,019 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Newark to Tianjin | China | 11,059 km (6,872 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Newark to Wuhan | China | 12,037 km (7,480 mi) | about 16 h 11 min |
| Newark to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,350 km (7,052 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Newark?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EWR from Newark city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Newark on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.