How far is Boston, MA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 867 miles / 1395 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Boston (BOS) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 6 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 866.650 miles
- 1394.737 kilometers
- 753.098 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- 864.377 miles
- 1391.080 kilometers
- 751.123 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 O'Hare International Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 8 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Boston generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 (ORD) to Boston (BOS)
| American Airlines |
| JetBlue Airways |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |