How far is Chicago, IL, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (ORD) is 777 miles / 1251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 34 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 677.865 miles
- 1090.918 kilometers
- 589.048 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- 676.254 miles
- 1088.325 kilometers
- 587.649 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 Philadelphia to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Chicago generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |