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VNY to NIP: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Jacksonville (Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field))
2,157 mi
3,472 km · 1,875 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,157 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- NIP — Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) · Jacksonville, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Near NIP
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from NIP?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Jacksonville (NIP) is 2,157 miles (3,472 km, 1,875 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to NIP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m 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 Van Nuys and Jacksonville?
Jacksonville is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to NIP?
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