How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 402 miles / 647 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 27 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Pittsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Pittsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 402.184 miles
- 647.253 kilometers
- 349.489 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- 401.228 miles
- 645.714 kilometers
- 348.658 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 Pittsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Pittsburgh?
The time difference between Chicago and Pittsburgh is 1 hour. Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Pittsburgh generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Pittsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
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 | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |