How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from New York to Chicago take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 1,188 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: New York to Chicago

1,188

Kilometres (km)

738

Miles (mi)

641

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from New York to Chicago is approximately 1,188 km. The typical flight time is 1h 53m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near New York

La Guardia Airport (LGA)17 km
New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS)19 km
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)33 km

Near Chicago

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km
Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)57 km
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC)95 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from New York to Chicago is approximately 1,188 km (738 miles).