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How far is Chicago, IL, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW) is 784 miles / 1261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 35 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Newark to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 710.830 miles
  • 1143.970 kilometers
  • 617.694 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 709.032 miles
  • 1141.077 kilometers
  • 616.132 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Newark to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Newark to Chicago generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W

Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines