How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 662 miles / 1066 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 749 miles / 1206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 48 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Chicago to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 662.413 miles
- 1066.051 kilometers
- 575.621 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- 660.796 miles
- 1063.447 kilometers
- 574.216 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wings Field is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Philadelphia generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Wings Field (BBX).
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 | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |