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

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

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Chicago (MDW) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 11 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Plattsburgh to Chicago. 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 Plattsburgh to Chicago?

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

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

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Chicago 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 Plattsburgh to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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