Chicago to New York
Distance1,174 km730 miles · 634 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 2 h direct, estimated
- Heading
- east 92° at departure
- From
- Chicago Midway International Airport United States
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul

Questions
How far is Chicago from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between Chicago Midway International Airport and John F. Kennedy 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 Chicago to New York?
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 Chicago heading east (92°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Chicago
- Chicago to Chicago25 km
- Chicago to Toronto696 km
- Chicago to Atlanta952 km
- Chicago to Mexico City2,705 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,812 km
- Chicago to London6,349 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- London to New York5,540 km
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