Chicago to New York
Distance1,177 km731 miles · 636 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 2 h direct, estimated
- Heading
- east 92° at departure
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport United States
- To
- LaGuardia Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul

Questions
How far is Chicago from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and LaGuardia Airport is 1,177 km (731 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Chicago to New York?
About 2 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Chicago heading east (92°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Chicago
- Chicago to Toronto700 km
- Chicago to Atlanta976 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Chicago to Mexico City2,719 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Chicago to London6,344 km
Routes to New York
- New York to New York17 km
- Toronto to New York573 km
- Atlanta to New York1,225 km
- Mexico City to New York3,368 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,965 km
- London to New York5,536 km
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