How far is Chicago, IL, from Newark, NJ?
The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers / 625 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (ORD) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 58 minutes.
New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 719.157 miles
- 1157.371 kilometers
- 624.930 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- 717.345 miles
- 1154.455 kilometers
- 623.356 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 O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newark and Chicago?
The time difference between Newark and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Newark.
Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Newark to Chicago generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |