New York to Chicago
Distance1,174 km730 miles · 634 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 2 h direct, estimated
- Heading
- west 281° at departure
- From
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- To
- Chicago Midway International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul
Questions
How far is New York from Chicago by plane?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport is 1,174 km (730 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?
About 2 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave New York heading west (281°) on the shortest path.
Routes from New York
- New York to Toronto588 km
- New York to Chicago1,188 km
- New York to Atlanta1,222 km
- New York to Mexico City3,365 km
- New York to Los Angeles3,974 km
- New York to London5,540 km
Routes to Chicago
- Chicago to Chicago25 km
- Toronto to Chicago696 km
- Atlanta to Chicago952 km
- Mexico City to Chicago2,705 km
- Los Angeles to Chicago2,812 km
- London to Chicago6,349 km
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