Houston to Chicago Distance
1,512 km · 939 miles · 2 h 23 min flight
The distance from Houston to Chicago is 1,512 km (939 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 23 min. Houston and Chicago are on the same time.
Houston
Texas
Chicago
Illinois
- Kilometres
- 1,512
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 939
- 816 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 23 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Houston | North-northeast (25°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Chicago | South-southwest (210°) |
| Halfway point | 35.87° N, 91.80° W |
| Houston coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.36° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
Plan your trip
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- Houston → Miami1,556 km
- Houston → Boston2,580 km
- Houston → Washington1,960 km
- Houston → Las Vegas1,973 km
- Houston → Dallas363 km
- Houston → Atlanta1,128 km
- Houston → Denver1,413 km
- Houston → Orlando1,364 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Houston?
1,512 kilometres or 939 miles (816 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Houston to Chicago?
About 2 h 23 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 Houston and Chicago?
Houston and Chicago are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Chicago from Houston?
Chicago lies to the north-northeast of Houston (initial bearing 25°).
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.