How far is Newark, NJ, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Newark (EWR) is 784 miles / 1261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Newark
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Newark. 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 Chicago to Newark?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Newark?
The time difference between Chicago and Newark is 1 hour. Newark is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On average, flying from Chicago to Newark 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 Chicago to Newark
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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 | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Newark (EWR)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |