How far is Boston, MA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Boston (BOS) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 860.680 miles
- 1385.130 kilometers
- 747.910 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- 858.432 miles
- 1381.512 kilometers
- 745.957 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 Chicago to Boston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Boston?
The time difference between Chicago and Boston is 1 hour. Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Boston generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Boston (BOS)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |