Chicago to Boston Distance
1,368 km · 850 miles · 2 h 13 min flight
The distance from Chicago to Boston is 1,368 km (850 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 13 min. Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
1,368 km
Boston
Massachusetts
- Kilometres
- 1,368
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 850
- 738 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 13 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +1 hour
- Boston vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | East (82°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Boston | West (273°) |
| Halfway point | 42.40° N, 79.39° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| Boston coordinates | 42.36° N, 71.06° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Boston from Chicago?
1,368 kilometres or 850 miles (738 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Boston?
About 2 h 13 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Boston?
Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now.
In which direction is Boston from Chicago?
Boston lies to the east of Chicago (initial bearing 82°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.