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JRA to WHP: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
2,448 mi
3,940 km · 2,128 nm
5h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,448 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from WHP?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 2,448 miles (3,940 km, 2,128 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to WHP?
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