Chicago to Washington
Distance983 km611 miles · 531 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 1 h 45 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- east 107° at departure
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport United States
- To
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul
Questions
How far is Chicago from Washington by plane?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 983 km (611 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 Washington?
About 1 h 45 min 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 (107°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Chicago
- Chicago to Toronto700 km
- Chicago to Atlanta976 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Chicago to Mexico City2,719 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Chicago to London6,344 km
Routes to Washington
- New York to Washington342 km
- Toronto to Washington578 km
- Atlanta to Washington880 km
- Mexico City to Washington3,023 km
- Los Angeles to Washington3,711 km
- London to Washington5,881 km
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