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How far is Boston, MA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Boston (BOS) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Logan International Airport

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861
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Distance from Chicago to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 860.680 miles
  • 1385.130 kilometers
  • 747.910 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
  • 858.432 miles
  • 1381.512 kilometers
  • 745.957 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 Chicago to Boston?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Boston generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Boston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Boston (BOS)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines