Distance between New York, NY (JFK) and Chicago, IL (ORD)
Distance from New York to Chicago (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers / 643 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from New York?
There are several ways to calculate distances between New York and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 739.950 miles
- 1190.834 kilometers
- 642.999 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 738.088 miles
- 1187.837 kilometers
- 641.381 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1 hour 54 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between New York and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 129 kg (284 pounds).
Airport information
| A | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| B | 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 |
New York to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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