The straight-line distance from New York, United States to Chicago, United States is 1,144 km (711 miles).Chicago is W of New York.
Distance (km)
1,144
straight line
Distance (miles)
711
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
281° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 54 min | 1,144 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 18 hr 36 min | ~1,487 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | New York, United States |
| To | Chicago, United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,144 km (711 miles) |
| Bearing | 281° (W) |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
| Coordinates (Chicago) | 41.8781°, -87.6298° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to Chicago is 1,144 km (711 miles). Chicago is W of New York.
A direct flight from New York to Chicago takes approximately 1 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from New York to Chicago takes approximately 18 hr 36 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Chicago is W (281 degrees) from New York.
The distance from Chicago to New York is the same: 1,144 km (711 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.