How far is Erie, PA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 391 miles / 629 kilometers / 340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Erie (ERI) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 19 minutes.

Distance from Chicago to Erie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Erie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 390.839 miles
• 628.995 kilometers
• 339.630 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

• 389.823 miles
• 627.359 kilometers
• 338.747 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Erie International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Erie?

The time difference between Chicago and Erie is 1 hour. Erie is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Erie generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 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 Erie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Erie International Airport (ERI).

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	Erie International Airport
City:	Erie, PA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ERI
ICAO Code:	KERI
Coordinates:	42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W