IAD to JFK Route Guide
Washington D.C., United States → New York, United States
Quick answer
KIAD (Washington D.C., United States) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 198 NM (367 km / 228 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 58° (ENE). Typical cruise altitude FL80, expected flight time 1h 40m, common aircraft: Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, Cirrus SR22.
Distance
198 NM
367 km / 228 mi
Initial Bearing
58° (ENE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL80
8,000 ft
Block Time
1h 40m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
2,094 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
313 ft
KIAD
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 198 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Cessna 172
- Piper PA-28
- Cirrus SR22
- King Air 200
Weather considerations
Pilots flying IAD-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between IAD and JFK?
198 nautical miles (367 km / 228 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Washington D.C. to New York?
Approximately 1h 40m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly IAD-JFK?
Common types include Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, Cirrus SR22, King Air 200 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL80 (8,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
58° true (ENE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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