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 Chicago to New York take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 1,144 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: Chicago to New York

1,144

Kilometres (km)

711

Miles (mi)

618

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Chicago to New York is approximately 1,144 km. The typical flight time is 2h 50m.

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 Chicago

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

Near New York

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Chicago to New York is approximately 1,144 km (711 miles).