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GJR to EWR: distance & flight time
Gjogur (Gjögur Airport) → Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport)
2,664 mi
4,288 km · 2,315 nm
5h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,664 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 41m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GJR — Gjögur Airport · Gjogur, Iceland
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport · Newark, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GJR
- IFJ · Ísafjörður Airport51 mi away
- SAK · Sauðárkrókur Airport53 mi away
- BIU · Bildudalur Airport67 mi away
- SIJ · Siglufjörður Airport68 mi away
Near EWR
- LGA · La Guardia Airport17 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport21 mi away
- LDJ · Linden Airport7 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GJR from EWR?
The flight distance from Gjogur (GJR) to Newark (EWR) is 2,664 miles (4,288 km, 2,315 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GJR to EWR?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GJR to EWR?
Nonstop service on GJR–EWR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gjogur and Newark?
Newark is 4 hours behind Gjogur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GJR to EWR?
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Why are some GJR to EWR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GJR–EWR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.