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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 767 miles / 1234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 8 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Wings Field

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672
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1081
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584
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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)
  • 671.666 miles
  • 1080.942 kilometers
  • 583.662 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
  • 670.038 miles
  • 1078.322 kilometers
  • 582.247 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 O'Hare International Airport to Wings Field is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Philadelphia generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W