How far is Chicago, IL, from Allentown, PA?
The distance between Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Allentown (ABE) to Chicago (MDW) is 732 miles / 1178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 34 minutes.
Lehigh Valley International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Allentown to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Allentown to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 645.692 miles
- 1039.140 kilometers
- 561.091 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 644.068 miles
- 1036.527 kilometers
- 559.680 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Allentown to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Allentown and Chicago?
The time difference between Allentown and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Allentown.
Flight carbon footprint between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Allentown to Chicago generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Allentown to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |