Distance from Chicago to Philadelphia

1,078 km · 670 miles as the crow flies, about 1 h 51 min by air.

Air route

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

40.0000°, -75.1700° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
1,078km
Est. flight time
1 h 51 min
Initial bearing
97°E
Time difference
+1 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,075 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Chicago to Philadelphia at a glance

Straight-line distance1,078 km / 670 mi / 582 nmi
Estimated flight time1 h 51 min
Initial bearing97° (E)
Halfway point41.086°, -81.373°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°
Philadelphia coordinates40°, -75.17°

Time difference: Chicago and Philadelphia. Local time: Chicago · Philadelphia. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Philadelphia?

1,078 km (670 miles, 582 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Philadelphia?

About 1 h 51 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Philadelphia from Chicago?

The great-circle route leaves Chicago on an initial bearing of 97° (E). The halfway point is near 41.09°, -81.37°.