Chicago to Washington Distance

956 km · 594 miles · 1 h 42 min flight

The distance from Chicago to Washington is 956 km (594 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 42 min. Washington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Chicago

Illinois

956 km

Washington

District of Columbia

Kilometres: 956; great-circle distance
Miles: 594; 516 nautical miles
Flight time: 1 h 42 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +1 hour; Washington vs Chicago

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Chicago	East-southeast (107°)
Direction back from Washington	West-northwest (293°)
Halfway point	40.49° N, 82.23° W
Chicago coordinates	41.85° N, 87.65° W
Washington coordinates	38.90° N, 77.04° W

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Washington from Chicago?

956 kilometres or 594 miles (516 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington?

About 1 h 42 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 Washington?

Washington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now.

In which direction is Washington from Chicago?

Washington lies to the east-southeast of Chicago (initial bearing 107°).

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.