Nonstop flight route between New York City, New York, United States and Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia:
Departure Airport:
(40°38'22"N by 73°46'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(12°47'12"S by 143°18'16"E)
Distance from JFK to IRG:
9,484.04 miles (15,263.04 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York City, New York, United States and Lockhart River Airport (IRG), Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,484 miles (or 15,263 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Lockhart River Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Lockhart River Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JFK / KJFK |
| Airport Name: | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Location: | New York City, New York, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 40°38'22"N by 73°46'44"W |
| Area Served: | New York City |
| Operator/Owner: | City of New York |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 13 feet (4 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JFK |
| More Information: | JFK Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | IRG / YLHR |
| Airport Name: | Lockhart River Airport |
| Location: | Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 12°47'12"S by 143°18'16"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Lockhart River Aerodrome Company Pty Ltd |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 77 feet (23 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from IRG |
| More Information: | IRG Maps & Info |
Facts about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK):
- Because of John F. Kennedy International Airport's relatively low elevation of 13 feet, planes can take off or land at John F. Kennedy International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is Flushing Airport (closed 1984) (FLU), which is located only 10 miles (16 kilometers) NNW of JFK.
- The furthest airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,764 miles (18,933 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
- The Avro Jetliner landed at JFK on April 18, 1950 and maybe in January 1951.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport handled 50,423,765 passengers last year.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has 4 runways.
Facts about Lockhart River Airport (IRG):
- On 7 May 2005 a Fairchild Metroliner aircraft crashed 6 nautical miles north-west of Lockhart River Airport, killing all 15 people on board.
- Because of Lockhart River Airport's relatively low elevation of 77 feet, planes can take off or land at Lockhart River Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In addition, the 479th Service Squadron provided supplies for the B-26 and B-17s assigned to the airport, as well as operating a repair and maintenance depot for B-24 Liberator aircraft.
- The closest airport to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) is Coen Airport (CUQ), which is located 69 miles (110 kilometers) S of IRG.
- Lockhart River Airport (IRG) currently has only 1 runway.
- The furthest airport from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) is Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE), which is located 11,611 miles (18,686 kilometers) away in São Vicente, Cape Verde.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10.05 miles (16.17 km) NNW | Flushing Airport (closed 1984) (FLU) | Flushing, New York, United States |     |
| 2 | 10.70 miles (17.21 km) NNW | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 3 | 12.06 miles (19.41 km) WNW | New York Skyports Inc. Seaplane Base (QNY) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 4 | 12.36 miles (19.89 km) NW | East 34th Street Heliport (TSS) | New York City, United States | |
| 5 | 12.77 miles (20.56 km) WNW | Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 6 | 14.34 miles (23.07 km) WNW | West 30th Street Heliport (JRA) | New York City, New York, United States | |
| 7 | 20.12 miles (32.38 km) ENE | Republic Airport (FRG) | East Farmingdale, New York, United States | |
| 8 | 20.71 miles (33.33 km) NW | Teterboro Airport (TEB) | Teterboro, New Jersey, United States | |
| 9 | 20.75 miles (33.39 km) W | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | Newark/Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | |
| 10 | 24.46 miles (39.37 km) W | Linden Airport (LDJ) | Linden, New Jersey, United States | |
| 11 | 29.75 miles (47.88 km) N | Westchester County Airport (HPN) | White Plains, New York, United States | |
| 12 | 30.93 miles (49.77 km) WNW | Essex County Airport (CDW) | Caldwell, New Jersey, United States | |
| 13 | 35.09 miles (56.47 km) WNW | Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) | Morristown, New Jersey, United States | |
| 14 | 36.20 miles (58.26 km) SSW | Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) | Belmar/Farmingdale, New Jersey, United States | |
| 15 | 37.13 miles (59.75 km) ENE | Long Island MacArthur Airport (HAP) | Long Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,764.31 miles (18,932.77 km) SW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,740.27 miles (18,894.09 km) SW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,737.60 miles (18,889.79 km) SW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,713.81 miles (18,851.50 km) SW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,692.64 miles (18,817.43 km) WSW | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,647.27 miles (18,744.43 km) SW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,646.59 miles (18,743.32 km) WSW | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,639.59 miles (18,732.06 km) SW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,628.01 miles (18,713.42 km) SW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,567.73 miles (18,616.41 km) SW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,488.24 miles (18,488.48 km) SSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,472.37 miles (18,462.95 km) SW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,454.56 miles (18,434.28 km) WSW | Esperance Airport (EPR) | Esperance, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,445.00 miles (18,418.89 km) SW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,432.16 miles (18,398.23 km) SSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 68.54 miles (110.31 km) S | Coen Airport (CUQ) | Coen, Queensland, Australia | |
| 2 | 89.67 miles (144.31 km) WNW | Agnew Airport (AGW) | Agnew, Queensland, Australia | |
| 3 | 93.27 miles (150.10 km) W | Weipa Airport (WEI) | Weipa, Queensland, Australia | |
| 4 | 113.57 miles (182.77 km) WSW | Aurukun Airport (AUU) | Aurukun, Queensland, Australia | |
| 5 | 139.14 miles (223.93 km) NNW | Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) | Bamaga, Queensland, Australia | |
| 6 | 166.82 miles (268.48 km) NNW | Horn Island Airport (HID) | Horn Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 7 | 184.88 miles (297.54 km) SW | Edward River Airport (EDR) | Edward River, Queensland, Australia | |
| 8 | 189.79 miles (305.43 km) N | Coconut Island (CNC) | Coconut Island (Poruma Island), Queensland, Australia | |
| 9 | 191.55 miles (308.28 km) NNW | Kubin Airport (KUG) | Kubin, Moa Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 10 | 194.46 miles (312.95 km) SE | Lizard Island Airport (LZR) | Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 11 | 197.60 miles (318.01 km) NNW | Badu Island Airport (BDD) | Badu Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 12 | 203.67 miles (327.78 km) N | Yam Island Airport (XMY) | Yam Island, Queensland, Australia | |
| 13 | 204.84 miles (329.66 km) NNE | Murray Island Airport (MYI) | Murray Island, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland, Australia | |
| 14 | 213.53 miles (343.64 km) SSW | Kowanyama Airport (KWM) | Kowanyama, Queensland, Australia | |
| 15 | 222.67 miles (358.35 km) SE | Cooktown Airport (CTN) | Cooktown, Queensland, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,610.91 miles (18,685.90 km) WNW | Cesária Évora International Airport (VXE) | São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| 2 | 11,604.73 miles (18,675.96 km) WNW | São Filipe Airport (SFL) | Fogo, Cape Verde | |
| 3 | 11,604.68 miles (18,675.87 km) WNW | Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) | Ponta do Sol, Santo Antão, Cape Verde | |
| 4 | 11,593.78 miles (18,658.33 km) WNW | Mosteiros Airport (MTI) | Mosteiros, Cape Verde | |
| 5 | 11,566.97 miles (18,615.19 km) WNW | Preguiça Airport (SNE) | São Nicolau, Cape Verde | |
| 6 | 11,539.16 miles (18,570.42 km) W | Praia International Airport (RAI) | Praia, Cape Verde | |
| 7 | 11,518.38 miles (18,536.99 km) WNW | Maio Airport (MMO) | Maio, Cape Verde | |
| 8 | 11,484.85 miles (18,483.03 km) WNW | Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) | Boa Vista, Cape Verde | |
| 9 | 11,478.87 miles (18,473.40 km) WNW | Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) | Sal Island, Cape Verde | |
| 10 | 11,299.68 miles (18,185.02 km) NNE | Parnaíba–Prefeito Dr. João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB) | Parnaiba, Piaui, Brazil | |
| 11 | 11,285.50 miles (18,162.20 km) N | Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International Airport (FOR) | Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil | |
| 12 | 11,283.92 miles (18,159.67 km) NNE | Barreirinhas Airport (BRB) | Barreirinhas, Maranhão, Brazil | |
| 13 | 11,255.28 miles (18,113.57 km) NNE | Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (Tirirical) (SLZ) | São Luís, Brazil | |
| 14 | 11,250.26 miles (18,105.49 km) NNW | Governador Carlos Wilson Airport (FEN) | Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil | |
| 15 | 11,234.65 miles (18,080.37 km) ENE | Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) | Cayenne, French Guiana | |