Flight Duration & Distance Calculator
Calculate flight time, great circle geodesic distance, and estimated airborne hours between any global airport coordinates.
Interactive Travel Calculator Engine
Includes ~45 minutes for taxiing, takeoff, and landing procedures.
Mathematical Formula
Overview & Explanation
Calculates true great circle flight distance and airborne travel duration between geographic coordinates.
How It Works
- Uses spherical haversine geodesy to measure air route distance.
- Combines average jet cruise speed (850 km/h) with 45 minutes of takeoff, taxi, and landing buffer.
Practical Applications
- Planning long-haul flight itineraries
- Estimating inflight rest schedules
- Comparing air route distances
JFK to London Heathrow Flight Duration
Calculate flight duration for NYC to London flight.
Calculate Direct Distance
Haversine(40.64, -73.77 to 51.47, -0.45)
Airborne Time
5,550 / 850 km/h
Add Taxi & Runway Buffer
6h 32m + 45m
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does flight time differ from scheduled airline times?
How is geodesic flight distance measured?
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