How far is Chicago, IL, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 668 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (MDW) is 759 miles / 1222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 11 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 668.294 miles
- 1075.514 kilometers
- 580.731 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- 666.692 miles
- 1072.936 kilometers
- 579.339 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 Philadelphia to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Chicago generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |