How far is New York, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 725 miles / 1167 kilometers / 630 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA) is 802 miles / 1290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from Chicago to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 725.075 miles
- 1166.895 kilometers
- 630.073 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- 723.234 miles
- 1163.933 kilometers
- 628.473 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
The time difference between Chicago and New York is 1 hour. New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Chicago to New York generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
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 | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |