How far is Chicago, IL, from Newark, NJ?
The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW) is 784 miles / 1261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 35 minutes.
New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Newark to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 710.830 miles
- 1143.970 kilometers
- 617.694 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- 709.032 miles
- 1141.077 kilometers
- 616.132 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 Newark to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newark and Chicago?
The time difference between Newark and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Newark.
Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Newark to Chicago generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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 |
Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |