How far is Allentown, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Allentown (ABE) is 733 miles / 1179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 34 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Allentown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Allentown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 645.692 miles
- 1039.140 kilometers
- 561.091 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- 644.068 miles
- 1036.527 kilometers
- 559.680 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 Allentown?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Allentown?
The time difference between Chicago and Allentown is 1 hour. Allentown is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
On average, flying from Chicago to Allentown generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Allentown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W |