How far is Chicago, IL, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 402 miles / 647 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (MDW) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 22 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 402.184 miles
- 647.253 kilometers
- 349.489 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- 401.228 miles
- 645.714 kilometers
- 348.658 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Chicago?
The time difference between Pittsburgh and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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 Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |