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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 12 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Plattsburgh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Plattsburgh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.691 miles
  • 1201.682 kilometers
  • 648.856 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
  • 744.872 miles
  • 1198.756 kilometers
  • 647.276 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Chicago to Plattsburgh generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Plattsburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W