How far is Chicago, IL, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW) is 798 miles / 1284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 55 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from New York to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 725.075 miles
- 1166.895 kilometers
- 630.073 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- 723.234 miles
- 1163.933 kilometers
- 628.473 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 New York to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
The time difference between New York and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from New York to Chicago generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |